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Public Holidays in Australia 2026
Australia has 10 public holidays in 2026, with 6 falling on weekdays.
Every date, and the day it falls on
Public holidays in Australia are set by each state and territory. This list covers the days observed nationally; your state may add others, such as a King’s Birthday or Labour Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | |
| Mon, Jan 26 | Monday | Australia Day | |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| Sat, Apr 4 | Saturday | Saturday before Easter | Weekend |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Weekend |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Sat, Apr 25 | Saturday | Anzac Day | Weekend |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Weekend |
| Mon, Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute) |
For more information about working hours and annual leave in Australia, see the full working hours guide. For statutory limits, overtime, and record-keeping duties, see the working time rules.
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