Australia Public Holidays 2026
Australia has 7 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 26 Jan | Australia Day |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Sat 25 Apr | ANZAC Day |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
2026 holiday calendar — Australia
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in Australia in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Fri 2 Jan off around New Year's Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan).
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | Fri 2 Jan | New Year's Day |  Osaka |
| 3 days off | Sat 24 – Mon 26 Jan | No leave needed | Australia Day |  Seoul |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 28 Mar – Mon 6 Apr | Mon 30 Mar – Thu 2 Apr | Good Friday, Easter Monday | Osaka |
| 4 days off | Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday, Easter Monday | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day, Boxing Day | Osaka |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
Australia holidays in 2026 at a glance
Australia has 7 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Sat 26 Dec. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with Australia public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?
- 7 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Fair Work Ombudsman – Public holidays · python-holidays – open holiday rules