Australia Public Holidays 2028

Australia has 7 public holiday dates in 2028.

Last updated: 8 November 2026

2028 holiday calendar — Australia

• Public holiday
• Suggested day off
• Weekend

Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.

Long weekends and best days to take off in Australia in 2028

Best use of leave in 2028: take Mon 24 Apr off around ANZAC Day for 4 days off in a row (Sat 22 – Tue 25 Apr).

✈️ 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
2 days leave → 5 days off	Sat 22 – Wed 26 Jan	Mon 24 – Tue 25 Jan	Australia Day	Osaka
4 days leave → 10 days off	Sat 8 – Mon 17 Apr	Mon 10 – Thu 13 Apr	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Seoul
4 days off	Fri 14 – Mon 17 Apr	No leave needed	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Osaka
1 day leave → 4 days off best value	Sat 22 – Tue 25 Apr	Mon 24 Apr	ANZAC Day	Seoul
4 days off	Sat 23 – Tue 26 Dec	No leave needed	Christmas Day, Boxing Day	Osaka
3 days leave → 9 days off best value	Sat 23 – Sun 31 Dec	Wed 27 – Fri 29 Dec	Christmas Day, Boxing Day	Seoul

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 2028 at a glance

Australia has 7 public holiday dates in 2028, from Sat 1 Jan to Tue 26 Dec. 1 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 2028.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2028?

7 dates are listed on this page.

Are the 2028 dates official?

Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.

Are regional holidays included?

No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.

Sources: Fair Work Ombudsman – Public holidays · python-holidays – open holiday rules