The Holiday Ledger. 2026 Edition

Australia - Public Holidays 2026

Source: Fair Work Ombudsman - 2026 public holidays

Australia observes 7 national public holidays in 2026, of which 5 fall on weekdays. States and territories add further holidays and set their own substitution rules.

7
National public holidays(1)
5
Fall on weekdays, Mon-Fri

Australia - Public Holidays 2026

Source: Fair Work Ombudsman - 2026 public holidays
#HolidayDateDay
1New Year's Day01 Jan 2026Thu
2Australia Day26 Jan 2026Mon
3Good Friday03 Apr 2026Fri
4Easter Monday06 Apr 2026Mon
5Anzac Day(2)25 Apr 2026Sat
6Christmas Day25 Dec 2026Fri
7Boxing Day(2)26 Dec 2026Sat

2026 Calendar View

Public holidays shaded - weeks start Monday
Public holidayWeekend

Notes & Sources

  1. Fair Work Ombudsman, 2026 public holidays by state and territory: fairwork.gov.au. Legal basis: Fair Work Act 2009, section 115.
  2. Anzac Day (Sat 25 Apr) and Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec) fall on weekends in 2026. Whether a substitute day applies is decided by each state and territory, not nationally: most jurisdictions observe Mon 28 Dec for Boxing Day, while Anzac Day substitution varies. Check the state list at the source.
  3. Each state and territory designates additional holidays (Labour Day on differing dates, King's Birthday, and state-specific days), bringing totals to 10-13 days depending on jurisdiction. This page lists only the holidays common to all jurisdictions.
Disclaimer. This page is an independent reference compiled from the official sources cited above and is not affiliated with any government. Holiday arrangements may be amended by one-off government announcements; always confirm against the primary source before relying on a date for legal, payroll or settlement purposes.