Australia Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, there are 10 public holidays across Australia. The year opens with New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and closes with Boxing Day (substitute day) on December 28, 2026. Around 4 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Australia Day | January 26, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Easter Saturday | April 4, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Anzac Day | April 25, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | December 28, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around April (5 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every Australia public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Australia.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?
Australia has 10 national public holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and the last is Boxing Day (substitute day) on December 28, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Australia?
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
When is New Year celebrated in Australia in 2026?
In 2026, New Year's Day in Australia is on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
Are regional holidays included for Australia?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Australia are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Australia
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Australia public holiday calendar across years: