Public Holidays in Australia 2026: Complete List

Australia is home to a diverse population and consequently enjoys a wide range of holidays and festivals. With a population of around 27 million, Australians come together to celebrate cultural diversity, community spirit, and shared traditions throughout the year.

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National Holidays in Australia 2026

Thursday, January 1: New Year's Day
Monday, January 26: Australia Day
Friday, April 3: Good Friday
Saturday, April 4: Easter Saturday
Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
Monday, April 6: Easter Monday
Saturday, April 25: Anzac Day
Friday, December 25: Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26: Boxing Day
Monday, December 28: Boxing Day observed

Note:

Easter Sunday is a holiday everywhere except NT, SA & TAS .
King's Birthday is a holiday everywhere except QLD & WA. These states observe the King's Birthday on different dates.
Boxing Day is a national holiday in Australia except in SA.

Public Holidays in Different States and Territories

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Thursday, 1 January: New Year's Day
Monday, 26 January: Australia Day
Monday, 9 March: Canberra Day
Friday, 3 April: Good Friday
Saturday, 4 April: Easter Saturday
Sunday, 5 April: Easter Sunday
Monday, 6 April: Easter Monday
Saturday, 25 April: ANZAC Day
Monday, 1 June: Reconciliation Day
Monday, 8 June: King's Birthday
Monday, 5 October: Labour Day
Friday, 25 December: Christmas Day
Saturday, 26 December and Monday, December 28: Boxing Day

Quick Fact: Did you know that Australian Capital Territory was previously known as the Federal Capital Territory?

New South Wales ( NSW )

Thursday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 26: Australia Day
Friday, April 3: Good Friday
Saturday, April 4: Easter Saturday
Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
Monday, April 6: Easter Monday
Saturday, April 25: Anzac Day
Monday, April 27: Additional public holiday for Anzac Day
Monday, June 8: King’s Birthday
Monday, August 3: Bank Holiday
Monday, October 5: Labour Day
Friday, December 25: Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26: Boxing Day
Monday, December 28: Boxing Day observed

Local Public Holidays in New South Wales 2026

Walcha Cup- 6 February
It is a part-day holiday in Walcha.
Kangaroo Valley Show- 13 February
It is a part-day from 9 am to 5 pm holiday in the locality of Kangaroo Valley within the City of Shoalhaven.
Albury Gold Cup- 20 March
It is a part-day holiday in Albury City.
Scone Cup- 15 May
It is a part-day holiday in Aberdeen, Blandford, Bunnan, Ellerston, Gundy, Moonan Brook, Moonan Flat, Murrurundi, Parkville, Rouchel, Scone, Timor and Wingen within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area.
Coonamble Annual Show- 27 May
It is a public holiday in Coonamble Shire.
Trundle Show- 19 August
It is a part-day holiday in Trundle, Bogan Gate, Bruie Plains.
Peak Hill Show- 26 August
It is a part-day holiday in Peak Hill.
Parkes Show- 1 September
It is a part-day holiday in Parkes, Tichborne, Nelungaloo, Gunningbland, Cooks Myall, Goonumbla, Alectown, Mandagery, and Cookamidgera.

Northern Territory (NT)

Thursday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 26: Australia Day
Friday, April 3: Good Friday
Saturday, April 4: Easter Saturday
Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
Monday, April 6: Easter Monday
Saturday, April 25: Anzac Day
Monday, May 4: May Day
Monday, June 8: King’s Birthday
Monday, August 3: Picnic Day
Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve, 7 pm to midnight
Friday, December 25: Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26: Boxing Day
Thursday, December 31: New Year’s Eve, 7 pm to midnight

Regional Holidays in Northern Territory 2026

Alice Springs Show Day- Friday, 3 July: It is a regional holiday in Alice Springs, Kulgera , Papunya, Hermannsburg, Mount Barkly, Tara, Yulara , Willowra , Wilora , and Yuendumu .
Tennant Creek Show Day- Friday, 10 July: It is a regional holiday in Tennant Creek, Ali Curung , Alpurrurulam , Newcastle Waters and Elliot.
Katherine Show Day- Friday, 17 July: It is a regional holiday observed in Katherine, Kalkarindji , Bulman , Daguragu, Daly Waters, Timber Creek, Pine Creek, Lajamanu , Larrimah , Nauiyu , Mataranka , Ngukurr , Numbulwar , and Wooliana .
Darwin Show Day- Friday, 24 July.

Queensland (QLD)

Thursday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 26: Australia Day
Friday, April 3: Good Friday
Saturday, April 4: The day after Good Friday / Easter Saturday
Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
Monday, April 6: Easter Monday
Saturday, April 25: Anzac Day
Monday, May 4: Labour Day
Wednesday, August 12: Royal Queensland Show, Brisbane area only
Monday, October 5: King’s Birthday
Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve, 6 pm to midnight
Friday, December 25: Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26: Boxing Day
Monday, December 28: Boxing Day observed

South Australia (SA)

Thursday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 26: Australia Day
Monday, March 9: Adelaide Cup Day
Friday, April 3: Good Friday
Saturday, April 4: Easter Saturday
Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
Monday, April 6: Easter Monday
Saturday, April 25: Anzac Day
Monday, June 8: King’s Birthday
Monday, October 5: Labour Day
Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve, 7 pm to midnight
Friday, December 25: Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26: Boxing Day / Proclamation Day
Monday, December 28: Additional public holiday for Boxing Day / Proclamation Day
Thursday, December 31: New Year’s Eve, 7 pm to midnight

Tasmania (TAS)

Thursday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 26: Australia Day
Monday, March 9: Eight Hours Day
Friday, April 3: Good Friday
Monday, April 6: Easter Monday
Tuesday, April 7: Easter Tuesday, generally Tasmanian Public Service only
Saturday, April 25: Anzac Day
Monday, June 8: King’s Birthday
Friday, December 25: Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26: Boxing Day
Monday, December 28: Boxing Day observed

Regional Holidays in Tasmania 2026

Devonport Cup- 7 January
It is a half-day holiday in Devonport municipal areas.
Royal Hobart Regatta- 9 February
It is a regional holiday in the Oatlands and its south, Swansea excluding Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Catagunya, Wayatinah and West Coast.
Launceston Cup- 25 February
It is a holiday in Launceston excluding Launceston City center, George Town, Break O'Day, Dorset, Glamorgan-Spring Bay (north of and including Cranbrook), Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, Southern Midlands north of but not including Oatlands, and West Tamar.

It is a holiday from 11 am in Launceston City Centre, Alanvale, Blackstone Heights, East Launceston, Elphin , Franklin Village, Glen Dhu, Inveresk, Invermay, Killafaddy, Kings Meadows, Mayfield, Mowbray, Mowbray Heights, Newnham, Newstead, North Riverside, Norwood, Prospect, Prospect Vale, Punchbowl, Ravenswood, Riverside, Rocherlea, St Leonards, Sandhill, South Launceston, Summerhill, Trevallyn , Vermont, Waverley, West Launceston, West Riverside, and Youngtown.
King Island Show- 3 March
It is a regional holiday in King Island only.
AGFEST- 8 May
It is a regional holiday in the municipal area of Circular Head only.
Burnie Show- 2 October
It is a regional holiday in the municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast.
Royal Launceston Show- 8 October
It is a regional holiday in the municipal areas of George Town, Launceston, Dorset, Break O' Day, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, and West Tamar.
Flinders Island Show- 16 October
It is a regional holiday in Flinders Island only.
Royal Hobart Show- 22 October
It is a regional holiday in Southern Tasmania including Oatlands and Swansea also Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarreleah and Wayatinah excluding the West Coast.
Recreation Day- 2 November
It is a regional holiday in areas that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta.
Devonport Holiday- 27 November
It is a regional holiday in the municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe.