Dates for 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Australia Day | |
| Good Friday | |
| Easter Monday | |
| weekend | ANZAC Day |
| Christmas Day | |
| Boxing Day (observed) |
Only national public holidays are listed. Each state and territory has additional holidays, such as the King's Birthday and Labour Day.
Dates are calculated from each country's holiday rules and may not reflect last-minute changes. Check official government sources before relying on them for payroll or contracts.
Planning leave around 2026's public holidays
5 of the 7 public holidays in 2026 fall on a Monday or Friday, giving long weekends without using any annual leave. 1 falls on a weekend this year. Booking leave next to a public holiday stretches it further: taking the days between two holidays can turn a few days of leave into a much longer break.
Need to know how many working days are left in a period? Use the working days calculator, which automatically excludes public holidays in Australia. Tracking leave in a spreadsheet? Download the free annual leave tracker with these dates built in.
Common questions
How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2026?
There are 7, from New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January to Boxing Day (observed) on Monday 28 December. 6 of them fall on a weekday.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend?
The rules vary by state and territory. Some give a substitute weekday, and the dates listed include national substitute days.
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