2026 Calendar Australia with Public Holidays
Every Australian state and territory has eight public holidays in common in 2026: New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan), Australia Day (Mon 26 Jan), Good Friday (Fri 3 Apr), Easter Monday (Mon 6 Apr), Anzac Day (Sat 25 Apr), King's Birthday (Mon 8 Jun in most states), Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec) and Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec). With state holidays and weekend substitute days, the totals range from 9 days (TAS) to 15 (ACT).
Updated · By the YearlyCalendar.org team
- Public holiday in at least 6 of the 8 states and territories
- Holiday in some states only, part-day or local holiday
- Weekend
2026 Calendar – Australia (national public holidays)
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National public holidays 2026
Holidays observed across Australia. Weekend rules are set by each state and territory, so a holiday on a Saturday or Sunday can bring an extra Monday in some states and none in others.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Where | If it falls at a weekend |
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| New Year's Day | Thursday | All states and territories | — | |
| Australia Day | Monday | All states and territories | — | |
| Good Friday | Friday | All states and territories | — | |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday | All except WA, TAS | — | |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday | All except TAS | — | |
| Easter Monday | Monday | All states and territories | — | |
| Anzac Day | Saturday | All states and territories | Mon 27 Apr also a holiday (NSW, WA, ACT); no extra day (VIC, QLD, SA, TAS, NT) | |
| King's Birthday | Monday | All except QLD, WA; QLD: Mon 5 Oct; WA: Mon 28 Sep | — | |
| Christmas Day | Friday | All states and territories | — | |
| Boxing Day | Saturday | All states and territories | Mon 28 Dec also a holiday (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, ACT, NT); Mon 28 Dec instead (TAS) |
Public holidays by state and territory 2026
Every public holiday of the year side by side. "+" marks an additional day; "for" marks a holiday moved off the weekend; limited = only some areas or workers.
| Holiday | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | ACT | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu 1 Jan | Thu 1 Jan | Thu 1 Jan | Thu 1 Jan | Thu 1 Jan | Thu 1 Jan | Thu 1 Jan | Thu 1 Jan |
| Australia Day | Mon 26 Jan | Mon 26 Jan | Mon 26 Jan | Mon 26 Jan | Mon 26 Jan | Mon 26 Jan | Mon 26 Jan | Mon 26 Jan |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | — | — | — | — | — | Mon 9 Feb (limited) | — | — |
| Labour Day | Mon 5 Oct | Mon 9 Mar | Mon 4 May | Mon 5 Oct | Mon 2 Mar | — | Mon 5 Oct | — |
| Adelaide Cup Day | — | — | — | Mon 9 Mar | — | — | — | — |
| Eight Hours Day | — | — | — | — | — | Mon 9 Mar | — | — |
| Canberra Day | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mon 9 Mar | — |
| Good Friday | Fri 3 Apr | Fri 3 Apr | Fri 3 Apr | Fri 3 Apr | Fri 3 Apr | Fri 3 Apr | Fri 3 Apr | Fri 3 Apr |
| Easter Saturday | Sat 4 Apr | Sat 4 Apr | Sat 4 Apr | Sat 4 Apr | — | — | Sat 4 Apr | Sat 4 Apr |
| Easter Sunday | Sun 5 Apr | Sun 5 Apr | Sun 5 Apr | Sun 5 Apr | Sun 5 Apr | — | Sun 5 Apr | Sun 5 Apr |
| Easter Monday | Mon 6 Apr | Mon 6 Apr | Mon 6 Apr | Mon 6 Apr | Mon 6 Apr | Mon 6 Apr | Mon 6 Apr | Mon 6 Apr |
| Easter Tuesday | — | — | — | — | — | Tue 7 Apr (limited) | — | — |
| Anzac Day | Sat 25 Apr + Mon 27 Apr | Sat 25 Apr | Sat 25 Apr | Sat 25 Apr | Sat 25 Apr + Mon 27 Apr | Sat 25 Apr | Sat 25 Apr + Mon 27 Apr | Sat 25 Apr |
| May Day | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mon 4 May |
| Western Australia Day | — | — | — | — | Mon 1 Jun | — | — | — |
| Reconciliation Day | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mon 1 Jun | — |
| King's Birthday | Mon 8 Jun | Mon 8 Jun | Mon 5 Oct | Mon 8 Jun | Mon 28 Sep | Mon 8 Jun | Mon 8 Jun | Mon 8 Jun |
| Bank Holiday | Mon 3 Aug (limited) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Picnic Day | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mon 3 Aug |
| Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) | — | — | Wed 12 Aug (limited) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | — | Fri 25 Sep | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Recreation Day | — | — | — | — | — | Mon 2 Nov (limited) | — | — |
| Melbourne Cup Day | — | Tue 3 Nov | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Christmas Eve (6 pm to midnight) | — | — | Thu 24 Dec (part day) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Christmas Eve (7 pm to midnight) | — | — | — | Thu 24 Dec (part day) | — | — | — | Thu 24 Dec (part day) |
| Christmas Day | Fri 25 Dec | Fri 25 Dec | Fri 25 Dec | Fri 25 Dec | Fri 25 Dec | Fri 25 Dec | Fri 25 Dec | Fri 25 Dec |
| Boxing Day | Sat 26 Dec + Mon 28 Dec | Sat 26 Dec + Mon 28 Dec | Sat 26 Dec + Mon 28 Dec | Sat 26 Dec + Mon 28 Dec | Sat 26 Dec + Mon 28 Dec | Mon 28 Dec (for Sat 26 Dec) | Sat 26 Dec + Mon 28 Dec | Sat 26 Dec + Mon 28 Dec |
| New Year's Eve (7 pm to midnight) | — | — | — | Thu 31 Dec (part day) | — | — | — | Thu 31 Dec (part day) |
State and territory notes
- New South Wales — Anzac Day: Additional Monday declared by the Public Holidays Amendment (Anzac Day) Order 2026 (trial for 2026 and 2027). Bank Holiday: Banks and certain financial institutions only; not a public holiday.
- Victoria — Friday before the AFL Grand Final: Date depends on the AFL fixture. Melbourne Cup Day: Statewide unless a non-metropolitan council arranges a local holiday instead.
- Queensland — Royal Queensland Show (Ekka): Brisbane area only. Christmas Eve (6 pm to midnight): Part-day public holiday.
- South Australia — Christmas Eve (7 pm to midnight): Part-day public holiday. Boxing Day: Observed in South Australia as the Proclamation Day holiday. New Year's Eve (7 pm to midnight): Part-day public holiday.
- Western Australia — King's Birthday: Set by proclamation in Western Australia. From 2028 (Public and Bank Holiday Amendment Act 2026): Labour Day moves to the second Monday in March, Western Australia Day to the second Monday in November and the King's Birthday to the second Monday in June; Easter Saturday and a new Show Day become public holidays.
- Tasmania — Royal Hobart Regatta: Southern Tasmania only. Easter Tuesday: Tasmanian State Service and some awards only. Recreation Day: Northern Tasmania (areas without the Regatta holiday).
- Australian Capital Territory — Anzac Day: Additional Monday declared by notifiable instrument NI2026-154. Reconciliation Day: 27 May, or the following Monday.
- Northern Territory — Christmas Eve (7 pm to midnight): Part-day public holiday. New Year's Eve (7 pm to midnight): Part-day public holiday.
Public holidays and working days by state
Full-day public holidays only (part-day and local holidays excluded); working days are Monday to Friday minus public holidays.
| State or territory | Public holidays | On weekdays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 13 | 9 | 252 |
| Victoria | 14 | 10 | 251 |
| Queensland | 12 | 8 | 253 |
| South Australia | 13 | 9 | 252 |
| Western Australia | 13 | 10 | 251 |
| Tasmania | 9 | 8 | 253 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 15 | 11 | 250 |
| Northern Territory | 13 | 9 | 252 |
Long weekends in 2026
Three- and four-day weekends by state, including additional days.
| Dates | Length | Holidays | States and territories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 24 Jan – Mon 26 Jan | 3 days | Australia Day | All states and territories |
| Sat 28 Feb – Mon 2 Mar | 3 days | Labour Day | WA |
| Sat 7 Mar – Mon 9 Mar | 3 days | Labour Day, Adelaide Cup Day, Eight Hours Day and Canberra Day | VIC, SA, TAS, ACT |
| Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr | 4 days | Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday | All states and territories |
| Sat 25 Apr – Mon 27 Apr | 3 days | Anzac Day | NSW, WA, ACT |
| Sat 2 May – Mon 4 May | 3 days | Labour Day and May Day | QLD, NT |
| Sat 30 May – Mon 1 Jun | 3 days | Western Australia Day and Reconciliation Day | WA, ACT |
| Sat 6 Jun – Mon 8 Jun | 3 days | King's Birthday | NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, ACT, NT |
| Sat 1 Aug – Mon 3 Aug | 3 days | Picnic Day | NT |
| Fri 25 Sep – Sun 27 Sep | 3 days | Friday before the AFL Grand Final | VIC |
| Sat 26 Sep – Mon 28 Sep | 3 days | King's Birthday | WA |
| Sat 3 Oct – Mon 5 Oct | 3 days | Labour Day and King's Birthday | NSW, QLD, SA, ACT |
| Fri 25 Dec – Mon 28 Dec | 4 days | Christmas Day and Boxing Day | All states and territories |
Daylight saving time in 2026
Daylight saving time ends on (clocks back one hour at 3:00 am daylight time) and starts again on (clocks forward one hour at 2:00 am standard time) in New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT, Tasmania and South Australia. Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not use daylight saving time.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2026?
Each state and territory sets its own list. In 2026 the number of full-day public holidays ranges from 9 (TAS) to 15 (ACT), counting additional days when a holiday falls at a weekend.
When is the King's Birthday holiday in 2026?
The King's Birthday public holiday is on Monday 8 June in NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, ACT and NT. It is held in Queensland on Monday 5 October and Western Australia on Monday 28 September.
When is Labour Day in 2026?
Labour Day differs by state: WA Monday 2 March; TAS Monday 9 March (Eight Hours Day); VIC Monday 9 March; NT Monday 4 May (May Day); QLD Monday 4 May; ACT Monday 5 October; NSW Monday 5 October; SA Monday 5 October.
Is there an Anzac Day public holiday on a weekday in 2026?
Anzac Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, and the states treat it differently — NSW, WA, ACT: also on Monday 27 April; VIC, QLD, SA, TAS, NT: with no extra day.
When does daylight saving start and end in 2026?
In NSW, Victoria, the ACT, Tasmania and South Australia daylight saving ends on Sunday 5 April and starts on Sunday 4 October. Queensland, WA and the NT stay on standard time.