Australia public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Australia): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 9
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 3
Australia public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 26 | Monday | Australia Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25 | Saturday | Anzac Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 24 – January 263 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- December 25 – December 284 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| September 6 | Sunday | Father's Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?
Australia has 9 public holidays in 2026; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Australia?
Next public holiday (Australia): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Australia has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.