Asia Pacific · ISO AU
Australia Public Holidays
Public holidays for 2026 and 2027.
Last verified
2026 Holiday Calendar
May 2026
Holidays in May
- 4MonVariable
Labour Day
- 4MonVariable
May Day
§ II · Most-Searched
Most-searched holidays in Australia, 2026
01
Holy Saturday
Easter Eve
Saturday, April 4, 2026- “easter ne zaman 2026”
- “easter events for kids near me”
- “holy saturday bible verse”
02
Melbourne Cup
Tuesday, November 3, 2026- “school holidays 2026 melbourne”
- “melbourne cup 2025”
03
Australia Day
Monday, January 26, 2026- “australia day public holiday 2026”
- “western australia day 2026”
- “australia day 2027 public holiday”
04
Adelaide Cup Day
Monday, March 9, 2026- “eight hours day tasmania 2026”
- “canberra day 2025”
- “eight hours day hobart”
05
Labour Day
Monday, May 4, 2026- “may day 2026”
- “may day strong”
- “may day meaning”
06
King's Birthday
Monday, June 8, 2026- “king's birthday australia 2026”
All public holidays in Australia, 2026
- Jan1Variable
New Year's Day
Thu · January 1, 2026
- Jan26Variable
Australia Day
Mon · January 26, 2026
- Mar2Variable
Labour Day
Mon · March 2, 2026
- Mar9Variable
Adelaide Cup Day
Mon · March 9, 2026
- Mar9Variable
Canberra Day
Mon · March 9, 2026
- Mar9Variable
Eight Hours Day
Mon · March 9, 2026
- Mar9Variable
Labour Day
Mon · March 9, 2026
- Mar23Fixed
Labour Day
Mon · March 23, 2026
- Apr3Variable
Good Friday
Fri · April 3, 2026
- Apr4Variable
Holy Saturday
Sat · April 4, 2026
Easter Eve
Falls on a weekend - Apr5Variable
Easter Sunday
Sun · April 5, 2026
Falls on a weekend - Apr6Variable
Easter Monday
Mon · April 6, 2026
- Apr25Variable
Anzac Day
Sat · April 25, 2026
Falls on a weekend - Apr27Variable
Anzac Day
Mon · April 27, 2026
- May4Variable
Labour Day
Mon · May 4, 2026
- May4Variable
May Day
Mon · May 4, 2026
- Jun1Variable
Reconciliation Day
Mon · June 1, 2026
- Jun1Variable
Western Australia Day
Mon · June 1, 2026
- Jun8Variable
King's Birthday
Mon · June 8, 2026
- Aug3Variable
Picnic Day
Mon · August 3, 2026
- Sep28Variable
King's Birthday
Mon · September 28, 2026
- Oct5Variable
King's Birthday
Mon · October 5, 2026
- Oct5Variable
Labour Day
Mon · October 5, 2026
- Nov3Variable
Melbourne Cup
Tue · November 3, 2026
- Dec25Variable
Christmas Day
Fri · December 25, 2026
- Dec26Fixed
Boxing Day
Sat · December 26, 2026
Falls on a weekend - Dec28Variable
St. Stephen's Day
Mon · December 28, 2026
Boxing Day
Coming up: Australia 2027
- Jan1
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
- Jan26
Australia Day
January 26, 2027
- Mar1
Labour Day
March 1, 2027
- Mar8
Adelaide Cup Day
March 8, 2027
- Mar8
Canberra Day
March 8, 2027
About public holidays in Australia
Australia observes 27 public holidays in 2026. These include national holidays, religious observances, and commemorative days on which government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are closed.
Data on this page is sourced from official government publications and updated annually. Variable holidays — such as Easter, Eid, and other religious observances — are calculated on their respective calendars and may shift by 1–2 days depending on official announcements.
When a public holiday in Australia falls on a Saturday or Sunday, many employers observe a substitute day off the following Monday or preceding Friday — though practice varies by employer and sector.