Australia Public Holidays 2026
Each Australian state and territory sets its own public holidays. Seven are national; the rest (Labour Day, King’s Birthday, show days and cup days) vary by state.
New South Wales
13 public holidays · 252 working days
Next: Christmas Day, 25 December 2026
Victoria
14 public holidays · 251 working days
Next: Christmas Day, 25 December 2026
Queensland
12 public holidays · 253 working days
Next: Christmas Day, 25 December 2026
Western Australia
13 public holidays · 251 working days
Next: Christmas Day, 25 December 2026
South Australia
13 public holidays · 252 working days
Next: Christmas Day, 25 December 2026
Tasmania
9 public holidays · 253 working days
Next: Christmas Day, 25 December 2026
Australian Capital Territory
15 public holidays · 250 working days
Next: Christmas Day, 25 December 2026
Northern Territory
13 public holidays · 252 working days
Next: Christmas Day, 25 December 2026
2026 public holidays by state and territory
✓ = a public holiday there. Where the local name differs, it is shown instead. R = regional only, P = part day, O = optional, L = limited (e.g. public service only).
| Date | Holiday | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 January | New Year’s Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 26 January | Australia Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 9 February | Royal Hobart Regatta | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ R | · | · |
| Mon 2 March | Labour Day | · | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · |
| Mon 9 March | Labour Day | · | ✓ | · | · | Adelaide Cup Day | Eight Hours Day | Canberra Day | · |
| Fri 3 April | Good Friday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sat 4 April | Easter Saturday | ✓ | Saturday before Easter Sunday | The day after Good Friday | · | ✓ | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sun 5 April | Easter Sunday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 6 April | Easter Monday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tue 7 April | Easter Tuesday | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ L | · | · |
| Sat 25 April | Anzac Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 27 April | Additional public holiday for Anzac Day | ✓ | · | · | ✓ | · | · | ✓ | · |
| Mon 4 May | Labour Day | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · | May Day |
| Mon 1 June | Western Australia Day | · | · | · | ✓ | · | · | Reconciliation Day | · |
| Mon 8 June | King’s Birthday | ✓ | ✓ | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 3 August | Picnic Day | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ |
| Wed 12 August | Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) | · | · | ✓ R | · | · | · | · | · |
| Fri 25 September | Friday before the AFL Grand Final | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Mon 28 September | King’s Birthday | · | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · |
| Mon 5 October | Labour Day | ✓ | · | King’s Birthday | · | ✓ | · | ✓ | · |
| Thu 22 October | Royal Hobart Show | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ R | · | · |
| Mon 2 November | Recreation Day | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ R | · | · |
| Tue 3 November | Melbourne Cup | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Thu 24 December | Christmas Eve | · | · | ✓ P | · | ✓ P | · | · | ✓ P |
| Fri 25 December | Christmas Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sat 26 December | Boxing Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Proclamation Day | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 28 December | Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day | Boxing Day | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thu 31 December | New Year’s Eve | · | · | · | · | ✓ P | · | · | ✓ P |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2026?
It depends where you are. New South Wales has 13; Victoria has 14; Queensland has 12; Western Australia has 13; South Australia has 13; Tasmania has 9; Australian Capital Territory has 15; Northern Territory has 13.
Which public holidays apply everywhere in Australia in 2026?
New Year’s Day (1 January 2026), Australia Day (26 January 2026), Good Friday (3 April 2026), Easter Monday (6 April 2026), Anzac Day (25 April 2026), Christmas Day (25 December 2026), Additional public holiday for Boxing Day (28 December 2026).
Where are the most public holidays in Australia in 2026?
Australian Capital Territory, with 15. Tasmania has the fewest, with 9.
Also see Australia public holidays 2027 or public holidays in other countries.
Sources
- Fair Work Ombudsman: 2026 public holidays
- Fair Work Ombudsman: 2027 public holidays
- NSW Government: Public holidays
Dates checked against these official sources on 6 November 2026. Your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.