View the full 2026 calendar with all public holidays for Australia.
New Year's Day
The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, celebrated with fireworks, parties, and new beginnings.
Thu, Jan 1
Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788.
Mon, Jan 26
Labour Day
Mon, Mar 2
Canberra Day
Mon, Mar 9
Adelaide Cup Day
Mon, Mar 9
Eight Hours Day
Mon, Mar 9
Labour Day
Mon, Mar 9
Good Friday
A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed two days before Easter Sunday.
Fri, Apr 3
Easter Eve
Holy Saturday
Sat, Apr 4
Easter Sunday
The most important Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Sun, Apr 5
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday, a bank holiday in many countries celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.
Mon, Apr 6
Anzac Day
Commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served in all wars.
Sat, Apr 25
Anzac Day
Commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served in all wars.
Mon, Apr 27
May Day
Mon, May 4
Labour Day
Mon, May 4
Reconciliation Day
Mon, Jun 1
Western Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788.
Mon, Jun 1
King's Birthday
A public holiday celebrating the birthday of the reigning monarch.
Mon, Jun 8
Picnic Day
Mon, Aug 3
King's Birthday
A public holiday celebrating the birthday of the reigning monarch.
Mon, Sep 28
Labour Day
Mon, Oct 5
King's Birthday
A public holiday celebrating the birthday of the reigning monarch.
Mon, Oct 5
Melbourne Cup
Tue, Nov 3
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with gift-giving, decorations, and family gatherings.
Fri, Dec 25
Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
Mon, Dec 28
Australia has 25 public holidays listed for 2026, which are the dates most likely to affect offices, schools, banks, and public services.
April carries the highest concentration with 6 listed dates, while February is the lightest month in this calendar set.
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25 holidays are listed, including 25 public holidays and dates tagged as bank holidays, observances, optional holidays, or school/authority days when available.
April has the highest holiday concentration in this calendar, so it is the first month to review for travel, staffing, and deadline planning.
Yes. 20 public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday, creating natural long-weekend planning windows.
No separate bank-holiday dates are listed here; public holidays are the main closure signal in this view.
Yes. Use the print, PDF, and calendar import actions above the calendar to keep an offline or shareable version.
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Honor Anzac Day on April 25th with dawn services, commemorating the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli.
Celebrate Australia Day on January 26th with BBQs, beach outings, fireworks, and community events across the nation.
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Public holidays are days when most workers are entitled to a day off with pay.
Bank holidays are days when financial institutions are closed.
Observances are notable days that are not official public holidays.
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