🇦🇺Australia - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Australia in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | 275 days ago | Public Holidays |
Australia Day | 2026-01-26 | 250 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | 183 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Saturday | 2026-04-04 | 182 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2026-04-05 | 181 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Monday | 2026-04-06 | 180 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anzac Day | 2026-04-25 | 161 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2026-05-10 | 146 days ago | Memorial Days |
Father's Day | 2026-09-06 | 27 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | 83 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2026-12-26 | 84 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2026-12-28 | 86 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 time off
The following 3 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, 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.