Australia Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Seven public holidays are observed across every Australian state and territory in 2026. Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Saturday, so a substitute public holiday is taken on Monday Dec 28. Anzac Day lands on a Saturday, with substitution varying by state.
Australia public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Australia DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | Anzac DayAnzac Day falls on a Saturday in 2026. Most states keep it on April 25; a few (such as Western Australia) grant a substitute weekday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday is observed on Monday Dec 28.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
National holidays
7
States & territories
8
Longest break
Easter · 4 days
Substitute day
Boxing Day → Dec 28
2026 Australia calendar
01January
02February
03March
04April
05May
06June
07July
08August
09September
10October
11November
12December
Public holidays by year
Every published year for this country at a glance.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 27, 2025 | Monday | Australia Day (observed)Australia Day (Jan 26) falls on a Sunday, so the public holiday is observed on Monday Jan 27.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 21, 2025 | Monday | Easter MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2025 | Friday | Anzac DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2025 | Friday | Boxing DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Australia DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | Anzac DayAnzac Day falls on a Saturday in 2026. Most states keep it on April 25; a few (such as Western Australia) grant a substitute weekday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday is observed on Monday Dec 28.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 26, 2027 | Tuesday | Australia DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2027 | Sunday | Anzac DayAnzac Day falls on a Sunday in 2027. Substitution varies by state — several observe a public holiday on Monday Apr 26, while others keep it on April 25.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (observed)Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday is observed on Monday Dec 27.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Sunday, so the public holiday is observed on Tuesday Dec 28.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday | New Year's DayFalls on a Saturday in 2028, so an additional public holiday is declared on Monday Jan 3.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 3, 2028 | Monday | Additional public holiday (New Year)Under the public holiday standard in each state’s Act, when New Year’s Day falls on a weekend an additional public holiday is granted on the following Monday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| January 26, 2028 | Wednesday | Australia DayFalls midweek on a Wednesday in 2028.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 17, 2028 | Monday | Easter MondayMost states also observe Easter Saturday (Apr 15), and several observe Easter Sunday (Apr 16).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2028 | Tuesday | Anzac DayFalls on a Tuesday in 2028, so — unlike 2027 — no state substitution is required.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2028 | Monday | Christmas DayFalls on a Monday in 2028, so no substitute day is needed.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2028 | Tuesday | Boxing DayFalls on a Tuesday in 2028, so no substitute day is needed. Known as Proclamation Day in South Australia.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Australia long weekends in 2026
Australia Day
3 daysJan 24 – 26
Australia Day falls on a Monday, giving a three-day weekend.
Easter
4 daysApr 3 – 6
Good Friday and Easter Monday bracket the weekend — four days off.
Christmas
4 daysDec 25 – 28
Christmas Day on Friday through the Boxing Day substitute on Monday — four days in a row.
National vs state: how Australian public holidays work
Australia has no federal public holiday act — each state and territory declares its own holidays. In practice seven dates are observed everywhere: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
When a fixed-date holiday such as Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend, an extra public holiday is added on the following Monday (or Tuesday). In 2026 Boxing Day is a Saturday, so the substitute is Monday Dec 28. Anzac Day is treated differently — most states keep it on April 25 even on a weekend.
State & territory holidays: King's Birthday, Labour Day and more
King's Birthday is a public holiday in most states on the second Monday of June (Jun 8, 2026), but Queensland observes it in October and Western Australia in late September/October. Labour Day dates differ widely — March in Victoria and Tasmania, May in Queensland, October in NSW, SA and the ACT.
Other state-specific days include Easter Saturday (most states but not Tasmania or WA), Easter Sunday (in some states), and local events such as Melbourne Cup Day (Victoria), Adelaide Cup, Canberra Day, Picnic Day (NT) and WA Day. Always check the calendar for the state where you live or work.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?
Seven public holidays are observed in every Australian state and territory in 2026. Each state adds its own — such as King's Birthday and Labour Day — so most states have around 10 to 13 public holidays in total.
What is the longest holiday break in Australia in 2026?
The longest break in Australia is Easter (Apr 3 – 6, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Australia in 2026?
Australia has 6 official public holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Australia Day (January 26, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), Easter Monday (April 6, 2026), Anzac Day (April 25, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026), Boxing Day (observed) (December 28, 2026).
Why is Boxing Day a holiday on December 28 in 2026?
Boxing Day is December 26, which falls on a Saturday in 2026. When a public holiday lands on a weekend, an extra weekday is granted — usually the following Monday — so the day off moves to Monday December 28.
When is Anzac Day 2026 and is there a substitute day?
Anzac Day is Saturday April 25, 2026. Unlike other holidays, most states do not move Anzac Day when it falls on a weekend, so there is no substitute in states like NSW and Victoria. A few, such as Western Australia, grant a substitute weekday.
Is King's Birthday the same date across Australia?
No. Most states observe King's Birthday on the second Monday of June (June 8, 2026), but Queensland holds it in October and Western Australia in late September or October. It is one of the biggest differences between state calendars.
What are the long weekends in Australia in 2026?
Nationally, Easter (Apr 3–6) is a four-day weekend and Christmas (Dec 25–28) runs four days thanks to the Boxing Day substitute. Australia Day (Jan 26) gives a three-day weekend. Additional long weekends from King's Birthday and Labour Day depend on your state.
