Federal and State Holidays in Australia (2026) 🇦🇺

Q: When is the next public holiday in Australia?

The next public holiday in Australia is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 139 days.

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

Australia has 7 public holidays in 2026.

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 — 105 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Australia?

The next 2 public holidays in Australia:Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas DaySaturday, December 26, 2026: Boxing Day

Q: How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?

Australia will have 7 public holidays in 2027.

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.

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This year, Australia observes 7 public holidays, with 7 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was ANZAC Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Australia.

2026 National Holidays in Australia

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Saturday	ANZAC Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day

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State & Regional Holidays in Australia

Australian Capital Territory Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
9 Mar	Monday	Canberra Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
4 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
5 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Saturday	ANZAC Day
1 Jun	Monday	Reconciliation Day
8 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
5 Oct	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

New South Wales Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
4 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
5 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Saturday	ANZAC Day
8 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
5 Oct	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

Northern Territory Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
4 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
5 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Saturday	ANZAC Day
4 May	Monday	May Day
8 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
3 Aug	Monday	Picnic Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

Queensland Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
4 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
5 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Saturday	ANZAC Day
4 May	Monday	Labor Day
12 Aug	Wednesday	The Royal Queensland Show
5 Oct	Monday	King's Birthday
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

South Australia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
9 Mar	Monday	Adelaide Cup Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
4 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
5 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Saturday	ANZAC Day
8 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
5 Oct	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Proclamation Day
28 Dec	Monday	Proclamation Day (observed)

Tasmania Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
9 Mar	Monday	Eight Hours Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Saturday	ANZAC Day
8 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day

Victoria Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
9 Mar	Monday	Labor Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
4 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
5 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Saturday	ANZAC Day
8 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
25 Sep	Friday	Grand Final Day
3 Nov	Tuesday	Melbourne Cup Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

Western Australia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Monday	Australia Day
2 Mar	Monday	Labor Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
5 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Saturday	ANZAC Day
27 Apr	Monday	ANZAC Day (observed)
1 Jun	Monday	Western Australia Day
28 Sep	Monday	King's Birthday
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

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 139 days.

Is today a public holiday in Australia?

No — today (Saturday, August 8, 2026) is not a public holiday in Australia.

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?

Australia has 7 public holidays in 2026.

What was the most recent public holiday in Australia?

The most recent public holiday in Australia was ANZAC Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 — 105 days ago.

What are the upcoming public holidays in Australia?

The next 2 public holidays in Australia:

Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026: Boxing Day

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?

Australia will have 7 public holidays in 2027.

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.