Public Holidays in Australia, 2026
See all 7 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Monday gives you the most public holidays in 2026 (3 days). That's 3 more free days than Wednesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2026 with 3 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday 3 holidays
2026
- Mon 26 Jan Australia Day
- Mon 6 Apr Easter Monday
- Mon 28 Dec St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)
Friday 2 holidays
2026
- Fri 3 Apr Good Friday
- Fri 25 Dec Christmas Day
Thursday 1 holiday
2026
- Thu 1 Jan New Year's Day
Saturday 1 holiday
2026
- Sat 25 Apr Anzac Day
Working days overview
| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 20 (-2) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 (-2) |
| May | 21 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 (-2) |
| Total | 255 |
Long weekends in 2026
1 Jan - 4 Jan
Requires a bridge day
24 Jan - 26 Jan
3 Apr - 6 Apr
25 Dec - 28 Dec
Scheduling impact for Australia
Australiaโs holiday picture depends heavily on state and territory. National planning assumptions break quickly once you layer in region-specific holidays like Labour Day variants and local observances.
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