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Public holidays in Australia 2026
Overview of 40 public holidays and observances in Australia for 2026, including 10 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
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Public holidays
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| (Monday) | Australia Day |
| (Friday) | Good Friday |
| (Saturday) | Holy Saturday |
| (Sunday) | Easter Sunday |
| (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| (Saturday) | ANZAC Day |
| (Friday) | Christmas Day |
| (Saturday) | Boxing Day |
| (Monday) | Boxing Day (observed) |
Australian Capital Territory
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Monday) | Canberra Day |
| (Monday) | ANZAC Day (observed) |
| (Monday) | Reconciliation Day |
| (Monday) | King's Birthday |
| (Monday) | Bank Holiday |
| (Monday) | Labour Day |
New South Wales
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Monday) | ANZAC Day (observed) |
| (Monday) | King's Birthday |
| (Monday) | Bank Holiday |
| (Monday) | Labour Day |
Northern Territory
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Monday) | May Day |
| (Monday) | King's Birthday |
| (Monday) | Picnic Day |
Queensland
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Monday) | Labour Day |
| (Wednesday) | Royal Queensland Show |
| (Monday) | King's Birthday |
South Australia
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Monday) | Adelaide Cup |
| (Monday) | King's Birthday |
| (Monday) | Labour Day |
| (Saturday) | Proclamation Day |
Tasmania
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Monday) | Eight Hours Day |
| (Monday) | King's Birthday |
Victoria
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Monday) | Labour Day |
| (Monday) | King's Birthday |
| (Friday) | Friday Before AFL Grand Final |
| (Tuesday) | Melbourne Cup |
Western Australia
| Date | Name |
|---|
| (Monday) | Labour Day |
| (Monday) | ANZAC Day (observed) |
| (Monday) | Western Australia Day |
| (Monday) | King's Birthday |