Federal and State Holidays in Australia (2028) 🇦🇺

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 2028?

Australia has 7 public holidays in 2028.

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 5 public holidays in Australia:Saturday, January 1, 2028: New Year's DayWednesday, January 26, 2028: Australia DayFriday, April 14, 2028: Good FridayMonday, April 17, 2028: Easter MondayTuesday, April 25, 2028: ANZAC Day

Q: How many public holidays does Australia have in 2029?

Australia will have 7 public holidays in 2029.

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.

2028 National Holidays in Australia

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Wednesday	Australia Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Tuesday	ANZAC Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day

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State & Regional Holidays in Australia

Australian Capital Territory Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
26 Jan	Wednesday	Australia Day
13 Mar	Monday	Canberra Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
15 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
16 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Tuesday	ANZAC Day
29 May	Monday	Reconciliation Day
12 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
2 Oct	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day

New South Wales Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
26 Jan	Wednesday	Australia Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
15 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
16 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Tuesday	ANZAC Day
12 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
2 Oct	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day

Northern Territory Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
26 Jan	Wednesday	Australia Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
15 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
16 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Tuesday	ANZAC Day
1 May	Monday	May Day
12 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
7 Aug	Monday	Picnic Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day

Queensland Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
26 Jan	Wednesday	Australia Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
15 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
16 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Tuesday	ANZAC Day
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
16 Aug	Wednesday	The Royal Queensland Show
2 Oct	Monday	King's Birthday
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day

South Australia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
26 Jan	Wednesday	Australia Day
13 Mar	Monday	Adelaide Cup Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
15 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
16 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Tuesday	ANZAC Day
12 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
2 Oct	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Proclamation Day

Tasmania Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
26 Jan	Wednesday	Australia Day
13 Mar	Monday	Eight Hours Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Tuesday	ANZAC Day
12 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day

Victoria Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
26 Jan	Wednesday	Australia Day
13 Mar	Monday	Labor Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
15 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
16 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Tuesday	ANZAC Day
12 Jun	Monday	King's Birthday
29 Sep	Friday	Grand Final Day
7 Nov	Tuesday	Melbourne Cup Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day

Western Australia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
26 Jan	Wednesday	Australia Day
6 Mar	Monday	Labor Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
16 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr	Tuesday	ANZAC Day
5 Jun	Monday	Western Australia Day
25 Sep	Monday	King's Birthday
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	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 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 2028?

Australia has 7 public holidays in 2028.

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 5 public holidays in Australia:

Saturday, January 1, 2028: New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 26, 2028: Australia Day
Friday, April 14, 2028: Good Friday
Monday, April 17, 2028: Easter Monday
Tuesday, April 25, 2028: ANZAC Day

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2029?

Australia will have 7 public holidays in 2029.

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.