Federal and State Holidays in Australia (2025) 🇦🇺

Q: When is the next public holiday in Australia?

The next public holiday in Australia is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 187 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Australia have in 2025?

Australia has 7 public holidays in 2025.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Australia?

The most recent public holiday in Australia was ANZAC Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 — 57 days ago.

Q: How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?

Australia will have 7 public holidays in 2026.

Q: Does Australia have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Australia has 8 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Australia observes 7 public holidays this year, with 7 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Christmas Day. The most recent was ANZAC Day.

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Sunday	Australia Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Friday	ANZAC Day
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Friday	Boxing Day

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State & Regional Holidays in Australia

Australian Capital Territory Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
27 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
10 Mar	Monday	Canberra Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
19 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
20 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Friday	ANZAC Day
2 Jun	Monday	Reconciliation Day
9 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
6 Oct	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Friday	Boxing Day

New South Wales Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
27 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
19 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
20 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Friday	ANZAC Day
9 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
6 Oct	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Friday	Boxing Day

Northern Territory Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
27 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
19 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
20 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Friday	ANZAC Day
5 May	Monday	May Day
9 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
4 Aug	Monday	Picnic Day
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Friday	Boxing Day

Queensland Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
27 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
19 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
20 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Friday	ANZAC Day
5 May	Monday	Labor Day
13 Aug	Wednesday	The Royal Queensland Show
6 Oct	Monday	King's Birthday
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Friday	Boxing Day

South Australia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
27 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
10 Mar	Monday	Adelaide Cup Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
19 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
20 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Friday	ANZAC Day
9 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
6 Oct	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Friday	Proclamation Day

Tasmania Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
27 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
10 Mar	Monday	Eight Hours Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Friday	ANZAC Day
9 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Friday	Boxing Day

Victoria Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
27 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
10 Mar	Monday	Labor Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
19 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
20 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Friday	ANZAC Day
9 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
26 Sep	Friday	Grand Final Day
4 Nov	Tuesday	Melbourne Cup Day
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Friday	Boxing Day

Western Australia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Wednesday	New Year's Day
27 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
3 Mar	Monday	Labor Day
18 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
20 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
21 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Friday	ANZAC Day
2 Jun	Monday	Western Australia Day
29 Sep	Monday	King's Birthday
25 Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Friday	Boxing Day

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Australia

When is the next public holiday in Australia?

The next public holiday in Australia is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 187 days.

Is today a public holiday in Australia?

No — today (Sunday, June 21, 2026) is not a public holiday in Australia.

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2025?

Australia has 7 public holidays in 2025.

What was the most recent public holiday in Australia?

The most recent public holiday in Australia was ANZAC Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 — 57 days ago.

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?

Australia will have 7 public holidays in 2026.

Does Australia have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Australia has 8 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.