2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday, Jan 26, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, Apr 3, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, Apr 6, 2026 |
| Anzac Day | Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 |
| King's Birthday (most states) | Monday, Jun 8, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, Jan 1, 2027 |
| Australia Day | Tuesday, Jan 26, 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, Mar 26, 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, Mar 29, 2027 |
| Anzac Day | Sunday, Apr 25, 2027 |
| King's Birthday (most states) | Monday, Jun 14, 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, Dec 25, 2027 |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 |
Weekend rule: Substitute days for weekend holidays vary by state and territory; check your state list.
Official source: Fair Work Ombudsman, Public holidays. Dates are generated from the published rules; always confirm with your employer for time-off decisions.
Other countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Germany
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Australia have?
National public holidays observed in every state and territory, plus the King's Birthday (second Monday in June in most states; WA and Queensland hold it later). This page lists 8 for 2026.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Substitute days for weekend holidays vary by state and territory; check your state list.
Where do these dates come from?
They are generated from the rules published by Fair Work Ombudsman, Public holidays and checked against the official calendar.