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Public Holidays in Australia 2026

The stated calendar for Australia lists 7 holidays in 2026, with 5 falling on weekdays.

Every date, and the day it falls on

Australian holidays depend on the state or territory. This preview contains a common national-date baseline, without state-specific days or substitute dates. Check the official state calendar and the applicable award or agreement before using the result for a roster.

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DateDayHoliday
Thu, Jan 1ThursdayNew Year’s Day
Mon, Jan 26MondayAustralia Day
Fri, Apr 3FridayGood Friday
Mon, Apr 6MondayEaster Monday
Sat, Apr 25SaturdayAnzac DayWeekend
Fri, Dec 25FridayChristmas Day
Sat, Dec 26SaturdayBoxing DayWeekend

How do these holidays affect a working calendar?

The 2026 dates shown here include 5 Monday-to-Friday holidays, 2 Saturday dates and 0 Sunday dates. A Monday-to-Friday calendar subtracts the included weekday dates once. Whether weekend holidays create a substitute day or reduce statutory hours depends on the country, region, employer and working schedule.

A listed national or federal holiday is not automatically a paid day off for every private employer. Check the scope statement above: it identifies the calendar being used and the local exceptions. Observed dates already included in the list must not be added a second time. Employer-specific substitutions and regional holidays need an additional check.

What should be checked before the schedule is finalized?

  1. Confirm the workplace’s country and region, plus any sector-specific holiday rules.
  2. Choose the actual working weekdays and check official substitute dates.
  3. Place approved leave and company closures in the schedule separately from public holidays.
  4. Keep the schedule and the record of hours actually worked as separate documents.

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What changes when planning holidays for 2027?

Use the 2027 monthly table to plan next year. Movable holidays and observed dates can fall on different weekdays than in 2026.

Compare the monthly hours in 2026 and 2027

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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