Australia public holidays in March 2026

March 2026 in Australia runs 31 calendar days, Northern-hemisphere spring and Southern-hemisphere autumn. Australia observes 6 public holidays in March 2026: Labour Day, Adelaide Cup Day, Canberra Day, Eight Hours Day, Labour Day, Labour Day. 6 of those fall on weekdays and reduce the working-day count accordingly. That leaves 16 working days for Australia businesses, payroll cycles, and project schedules in March 2026. March features Easter-related observances in Western Christianity (when Easter falls early), International Women's Day on the 8th, and Saint Patrick's Day on the 17th. For broader context, see the full 2026 calendar for Australia or the global view of holidays observed in March 2026 across all 190 countries we cover.