Australia Holidays, Observances & Calendar 2026

Find the complete list of public holidays, observances, and the full monthly Calendar for Australia in 2026. Discover official national holidays, important cultural dates, and plan your year with this country-specific holiday guide.

Total Holidays 115
Public Holidays 37
Observances 78
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Calendar 2026
Holidays 2026
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Holidays & Observances in Australia in 2026

New Year's Day
National Holiday
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Epiphany
Christian
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Orthodox Christmas Day
Orthodox
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Orthodox New Year
Orthodox
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Friday, January 16, 2026
Australia Day
National Holiday
Monday, January 26, 2026
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)
Jewish holiday
Monday, February 2, 2026
Royal Hobart Regatta
State Holiday
Monday, February 9, 2026
Valentine's Day
Observance
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Christian
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Lunar New Year
Observance
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Lunar New Year
State Holiday
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Ash Wednesday
Christian
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Lunar New Year Holiday (Day 2)
State Holiday
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Labour Day
Common State holiday
Monday, March 2, 2026
Purim
Jewish holiday
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Labour Day
Common State holiday
Monday, March 9, 2026
Adelaide Cup
State Holiday
Monday, March 9, 2026
Canberra Day
State Holiday
Monday, March 9, 2026
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)
Muslim
Sunday, March 15, 2026
St Patrick's Day
Observance
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
National Close the Gap Day
Observance
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Friday, March 20, 2026
Hari Raya Puasa
State Holiday
Friday, March 20, 2026
Harmony Day
Observance
Saturday, March 21, 2026
March Equinox
Season
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Palm Sunday
Christian
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Maundy Thursday
Christian
Thursday, April 2, 2026
First day of Passover
Jewish holiday
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Good Friday
Restricted Trading Day
Friday, April 3, 2026
Good Friday
National Holiday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Holy Saturday
Common State holiday
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Easter Sunday
Observance
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday
Common State holiday
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Daylight Saving Time ends
Clock Change/Daylight Saving Time
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Self Determination Day
State Holiday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Monday
Local Observance
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Monday
National Holiday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Tuesday
State Public Sector Holiday
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Last day of Passover
Jewish holiday
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox
Friday, April 10, 2026
Orthodox Holy Saturday
Orthodox
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Orthodox Easter
Orthodox
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox
Monday, April 13, 2026
Yom HaShoah
Jewish commemoration
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Yom HaAtzmaut
Jewish holiday
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
ANZAC Day
National Holiday
Saturday, April 25, 2026
ANZAC Day Observed
Half Day Restricted Trading Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
ANZAC Day Observed
State Holiday
Monday, April 27, 2026
May Day
Common State holiday
Monday, May 4, 2026
Lag B'Omer
Jewish holiday
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Mother's Day
Observance
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Ascension Day
Christian
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Shavuot
Jewish holiday
Friday, May 22, 2026
Pentecost
Christian
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Whit Monday
Christian
Monday, May 25, 2026
National Sorry Day
Observance
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)
State Holiday
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Trinity Sunday
Christian
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Western Australia Day
State Holiday
Monday, June 1, 2026
Reconciliation Day
State Holiday
Monday, June 1, 2026
Corpus Christi
Christian
Thursday, June 4, 2026
King's Birthday (Tentative Date)
Common State holiday
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Queensland Day
Local Observance
Saturday, June 6, 2026
King's Birthday
Common State holiday
Monday, June 8, 2026
Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
June Solstice
Season
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Ashura (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Friday, June 26, 2026
First Day of NAIDOC Week
Observance
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Tisha B'Av
Jewish holiday
Thursday, July 23, 2026
New South Wales Bank Holiday
State Bank Holiday
Monday, August 3, 2026
Northern Territory Picnic Day
State Holiday
Monday, August 3, 2026
Royal National Agricultural Show Day Queensland
State Holiday
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Assumption of Mary
Christian
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Hari Maulad Nabi
State Holiday
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Fathers' Day
Observance
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Rosh Hashana
Jewish holiday
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Yom Kippur
Jewish holiday
Monday, September 21, 2026
September Equinox
Season
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Friday before the AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
State Holiday
Friday, September 25, 2026
First day of Sukkot
Jewish holiday
Saturday, September 26, 2026
King's Birthday
Common State holiday
Monday, September 28, 2026
Hoshana Rabbah
Jewish holiday
Friday, October 2, 2026
Shemini Atzeret
Jewish holiday
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Feast of St Francis of Assisi
Christian
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Simchat Torah
Jewish holiday
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Daylight Saving Time starts
Clock Change/Daylight Saving Time
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Territory Day
State Holiday
Monday, October 5, 2026
King's Birthday
Common State holiday
Monday, October 5, 2026
Labour Day
Common State holiday
Monday, October 5, 2026
International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Observance
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Royal Hobart Show
State Holiday
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Halloween
Observance
Saturday, October 31, 2026
All Saints' Day
Christian
Sunday, November 1, 2026
All Souls' Day
Christian
Monday, November 2, 2026
Recreation Day
State Holiday
Monday, November 2, 2026
Melbourne Cup Day
State Holiday
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Diwali/Deepavali
Observance
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Remembrance Day
Observance
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
First Sunday of Advent
Observance
Sunday, November 29, 2026
First Day of Hanukkah
Jewish holiday
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Christian
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Last day of Hanukkah
Jewish holiday
Saturday, December 12, 2026
December Solstice
Season
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Christmas Eve
Part Day Holiday
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Christmas Eve
Observance
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Christmas Day
National Holiday
Friday, December 25, 2026
Christmas Day
Restricted Trading Day
Friday, December 25, 2026
Boxing Day
National Holiday
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Boxing Day Observed
State Holiday
Monday, December 28, 2026
New Year's Eve
Observance
Thursday, December 31, 2026
New Year's Eve
Part Day Holiday
Thursday, December 31, 2026

Australia Holidays 2026 - FAQs

1. How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2026?
➥ Australia has several official public holidays in 2026, including national holidays and other important observances listed on this page. The exact number may vary depending on regional and optional holidays.
2. What are the national holidays in Australia in 2026?
➥ National holidays in Australia include officially recognized days observed across the country, such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas. A full list is available in the holiday table above.
3. Are Carnival days public holidays in Australia?
➥ Carnival days in Australia are widely celebrated, but their status as official public holidays can vary by region and employer. This calendar highlights nationally recognized holidays and major observances for 2026.
4. Do holidays in Australia change every year?
➥ Some holidays in Australia fall on fixed dates each year, while others are movable and depend on religious or cultural calendars. This page reflects the dates specific to 2026.
5. Is this holiday calendar updated from official sources?
➥ The holiday information on this page is compiled from official government publications and widely accepted public records to ensure accuracy for planning and reference purposes.

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