Australia Public Holidays 2026
Australia observes 27 public holidays in 2026.
- First:
- New Year's Day —
- Last:
- St. Stephen's Day —
Australia 2026 Calendar
August 2026
Holidays in August
- 3MonVariable
Picnic Day
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Most-searched holidays in Australia, 2026
Long weekends
Holidays adjacent to the weekend, in Australia, 2026.
- 4days
Jan 23 — Jan 26, 2026
Australia Day
- 4days
Feb 27 — Mar 2, 2026
Labour Day
- 4days
Mar 6 — Mar 9, 2026
Adelaide Cup Day
- 4days
Mar 6 — Mar 9, 2026
Canberra Day
- 4days
Mar 6 — Mar 9, 2026
Eight Hours Day
All public holidays in 2026
- Jan1Variable
Thu · January 1, 2026
- Jan26Variable
Australia Day
Mon · January 26, 2026
- Mar2Variable
- Mar9Variable
Adelaide Cup Day
Mon · March 9, 2026
Regional - Mar9Variable
Canberra Day
Mon · March 9, 2026
Regional - Mar9Variable
Eight Hours Day
Mon · March 9, 2026
Regional - Mar9Variable
- Mar23Fixed
- Apr3Variable
Fri · April 3, 2026
- Apr4Variable
- Apr5Variable
- Apr6Variable
Mon · April 6, 2026
- Apr25Variable
Anzac Day
Sat · April 25, 2026
falls on a weekend - Apr27Variable
Anzac Day
Mon · April 27, 2026
Regional - May4Variable
- May4Variable
- Jun1Variable
Reconciliation Day
Mon · June 1, 2026
Regional - Jun1Variable
Western Australia Day
Mon · June 1, 2026
Regional - Jun8Variable
King's Birthday
Mon · June 8, 2026
Regional - Aug3Variable
Picnic Day
Mon · August 3, 2026
Regional - Sep28Variable
King's Birthday
Mon · September 28, 2026
Regional - Oct5Variable
King's Birthday
Mon · October 5, 2026
Regional - Oct5Variable
- Nov3Variable
Melbourne Cup
Tue · November 3, 2026
Regional - Dec25Variable
Fri · December 25, 2026
- Dec26Fixed
- Dec28Variable
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About this calendar
In 2026, Australia observes 27 public holidays, beginning with New Year's Day on and ending with St. Stephen's Day on . These are official days on which government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are closed.
Holidays here include a mix of fixed dates (such as New Year's Day and national independence days) and variable dates (such as religious holidays that follow lunar or ecclesiastical calendars). Variable holidays may shift by 1–2 days from year to year.
Australia's public holidays are set state by state, and weekend clashes are handled with declared substitute days, most reliably around Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year. Two states can easily observe the same holiday on different dates.
Official reference: australia.gov.au — Public holidays · How we verify this data