Australia (AU)
Australia is the world's sixth-largest country by area and one of the most urbanised nations on Earth, with over 85% of its 27 million people living in coastal cities.
Capital: Canberra
Region: Oceania
Language: English
Currency: AUD ($)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 74)
Emergency: 000
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Public Holidays 2026
17 holidays in Australia. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
New Year's Day
Mon 26
Australia Day Public Holiday
Australia Day
National holiday. 26 January 2026 falls on a Monday — observed on its actual date.
March 2026
Mon 9
Canberra Day Public Holiday
Canberra Day
ACT only — second Monday in March
Mon 9
Adelaide Cup Race Day Public Holiday
Adelaide Cup
SA only — second Monday in March
Mon 9
Labour Day (VIC, TAS) Public Holiday
Labour Day
VIC and TAS only — second Monday in March
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Good Friday
Sat 4
Easter Saturday Public Holiday
Easter Saturday
Not a public holiday in NSW
Sun 5
Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Easter Sunday
NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD only
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Easter Monday
Sat 25
Anzac Day Public Holiday
Anzac Day
Falls on Saturday in 2026. Observed Monday 27 April in ACT, NSW, and Western Australia. Other states observe Apr 25 as-is (as it already falls on a weekend day off).
Mon 27
Anzac Day (observed) Public Holiday
Anzac Day (in lieu)
Substitute for ANZAC Day (Apr 25 = Saturday) — ACT, NSW, and Western Australia only.
June 2026
Mon 8
King's Birthday Public Holiday
King's Birthday
All states except ACT (May) — second Monday in June. QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA, VIC all observe June 8.
August 2026
Mon 3
Picnic Day Public Holiday
Picnic Day
NT only — first Monday in August
September 2026
Fri 25
Family and Community Day / AFL Grand Final Eve Public Holiday
AFL Grand Final Friday
VIC only — Friday before AFL Grand Final (date subject to AFL schedule)
November 2026
Tue 3
Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday
Melbourne Cup Day
VIC only — first Tuesday in November. Not a King's Birthday holiday; VIC observes King's Birthday on June 8 with other states.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Christmas Day
Mon 28
Boxing Day Public Holiday
Boxing Day / Proclamation Day (SA)
National public holiday; observed Monday 28 December 2026 as 26 December falls on a Saturday
Note: Some holidays in Australia apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.