Australia · 2026

Public holidays in Australia 2026

95
days until Christmas Day

8 national public holidays · 6 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 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 Day95 days
  2. 26 decSatBoxing Day96 days

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Long weekends in 2026

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

Christmas Day / Boxing Day December 25 – December 26 3 days off

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 district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in Australia?
The next one is Christmas Day, on December 25 (Friday). 95 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 a premium. The details and the rate depend on Australia law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Australia. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of Australia, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of Australia or your local government.

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