Australia Public Holidays 2026
8 public holidays in Australia in 2026
| Date | Day | Name | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Australia Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Anzac Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday | 66 days remaining | |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday | 67 days remaining |
Observances and festivals
| Date | Day | Name | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup | Festival | 14 days remaining |
National holidays only. Regional, state and provincial holidays are not included. Holidays on a weekend may be observed on another day.