Australia Public Holidays 2026
Every public holiday in Australia for 2026 with its weekday and type. Notes mark substitute days (when a holiday falls on a weekend), regional observances and dates that depend on the lunar calendar.
Australia — 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Monday | Australia Day | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Saturday | Easter Saturday Most states | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Saturday | Anzac Day Falls Saturday; substitute varies by state | Public |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday Most states (not QLD/WA) | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute) Dec 26 falls on Saturday | Public |