Australia · 2026

Public holidays in Australia 2026

50
days until Christmas Day

8 national public holidays · 6 fall on a weekday

Updated on November 5, 2026

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All 2026 public holidays

6 holidays have already passed this year
  1. 1 janThuNew Year's Day
  2. 26 janMonAustralia Day
  3. 3 aprFriGood Friday
  4. 6 aprMonEaster Monday
  5. 25 aprSatAnzac Day
  6. 8 junMonKing's Birthday
  1. 25 decFriChristmas Day50 days
  2. 26 decSatBoxing Day51 days

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Long weekends in 2026

How many days off in a row each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

Christmas Day / Boxing Day December 25 – December 26 3 days in a row

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Australia have in 2026?
Australia has 8 national public holidays in 2026. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a department or municipality are not included.
When is the next public holiday in Australia?
The next one is Christmas Day, on December 25 (Friday). 50 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
2 of the 8 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Anzac Day (April 25), Boxing Day (December 26).
Are public holidays paid in Australia?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to extra pay. The details and the rate depend on the law of Australia and on your contract: check with your country’s labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Australia. Patron saint festivals and department or municipal holidays are left out on purpose: mixing them in would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone who lives in one town does not get another town’s patron saint day off.
This list includes only the NATIONAL public holidays of Australia, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include patron saint festivals or department or municipal holidays: for those, check with the labour authority of Australia or your local government.

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