🇦🇺Australia 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Australia in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | 271 days ago | Public Holidays |
Australia Day | 2026-01-26 | 246 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | 179 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Saturday | 2026-04-04 | 178 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2026-04-05 | 177 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Monday | 2026-04-06 | 176 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anzac Day | 2026-04-25 | 157 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2026-05-10 | 142 days ago | Memorial Days |
Father's Day | 2026-09-06 | 23 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | 87 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2026-12-26 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2026-12-28 | 90 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Australia 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Australia has 10 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Australia Day: 2026-01-24 to 2026-01-26, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-06, 4 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-28, 4 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 1 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- New Year's Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
In 2026, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Australia provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 5 public holidays.