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Holiday Calendar
Holidays in 2026 — Australia
Official public holidays and observances for Australia in 2026, presented in an easy-to-scan table.
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 1, 2026
Thursday
|
New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
|
January 26, 2026
Monday
|
Australia Day | Australia Day | Public |
|
March 2, 2026
Monday
|
Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
|
March 9, 2026
Monday
|
Canberra Day | Canberra Day | Public |
|
March 9, 2026
Monday
|
Adelaide Cup Day | Adelaide Cup Day | Public |
|
March 9, 2026
Monday
|
Eight Hours Day | Eight Hours Day | Public |
|
March 9, 2026
Monday
|
Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
|
April 3, 2026
Friday
|
Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
|
April 4, 2026
Saturday
|
Easter Eve | Holy Saturday | Public |
|
April 5, 2026
Sunday
|
Easter Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
|
April 6, 2026
Monday
|
Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
|
April 25, 2026
Saturday
|
Anzac Day | Anzac Day | Public |
|
April 27, 2026
Monday
|
Anzac Day | Anzac Day | Public |
|
May 4, 2026
Monday
|
May Day | May Day | Public |
|
May 4, 2026
Monday
|
Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
|
June 1, 2026
Monday
|
Reconciliation Day | Reconciliation Day | Public |
|
June 1, 2026
Monday
|
Western Australia Day | Western Australia Day | Public |
|
June 8, 2026
Monday
|
King's Birthday | King's Birthday | Public |
|
August 3, 2026
Monday
|
Picnic Day | Picnic Day | Public |
|
September 28, 2026
Monday
|
King's Birthday | King's Birthday | Public |
|
October 5, 2026
Monday
|
Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
|
October 5, 2026
Monday
|
King's Birthday | King's Birthday | Public |
|
November 3, 2026
Tuesday
|
Melbourne Cup | Melbourne Cup | Public |
|
December 25, 2026
Friday
|
Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
|
December 28, 2026
Monday
|
Boxing Day | St. Stephen's Day | Public |