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Australia Public Holidays
51 holidays for 2026 & 2027 in Australia —public, cultural and religious. Filter by month and copy any date with one click.
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Australian holidays mix British heritage (Boxing Day, Queen`s Birthday) with distinctly Australian events such as Australia Day and ANZAC Day. Public holidays vary by state and territory.
Next upcoming holiday: June 1, 2026 — Western Australia Day.
Australia holiday calendar
51 holidays sorted by date. Filter or search to narrow down.
Showing 51 holidays
1Jan 2026
New Year's Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
First day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked by celebrations, resolutions and family gatherings.
Public
26Jan 2026
Australia Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
2Mar 2026
Labour Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
International Workers' Day on May 1, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
Public
9Mar 2026
Eight Hours Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
9Mar 2026
Labour Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
International Workers' Day on May 1, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
Public
9Mar 2026
Adelaide Cup Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
9Mar 2026
Canberra Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
3Apr 2026
Good Friday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, two days before Easter.
Public
4Apr 2026
Holy Saturday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
5Apr 2026
Easter Sunday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Most important Christian feast, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Public
6Apr 2026
Easter Monday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Day after Easter Sunday, observed as a public holiday in many Christian countries.
Public
25Apr 2026
Anzac Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
27Apr 2026
Anzac Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
4May 2026
May Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Spring festival on May 1, also marking International Workers' Day in many countries.
Public
4May 2026
Labour Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
International Workers' Day on May 1, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
Public
1Jun 2026
Western Australia Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
1Jun 2026
Reconciliation Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
8Jun 2026
King's Birthday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
3Aug 2026
Picnic Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
28Sep 2026
King's Birthday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
5Oct 2026
Labour Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
International Workers' Day on May 1, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
Public
5Oct 2026
King's Birthday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
3Nov 2026
Melbourne Cup
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
25Dec 2026
Christmas Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Major Christian and cultural holiday celebrating the nativity of Jesus Christ.
Public
28Dec 2026
St. Stephen's Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Christian feast day on December 26, also known as the Feast of Saint Stephen.
Public
1Jan 2027
New Year's Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
First day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked by celebrations, resolutions and family gatherings.
Public
26Jan 2027
Australia Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
1Mar 2027
Labour Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
International Workers' Day on May 1, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
Public
8Mar 2027
Eight Hours Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
8Mar 2027
Labour Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
International Workers' Day on May 1, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
Public
8Mar 2027
Adelaide Cup Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
8Mar 2027
Canberra Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
26Mar 2027
Good Friday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, two days before Easter.
Public
27Mar 2027
Holy Saturday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
28Mar 2027
Easter Sunday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Most important Christian feast, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Public
29Mar 2027
Easter Monday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Day after Easter Sunday, observed as a public holiday in many Christian countries.
Public
25Apr 2027
Anzac Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
26Apr 2027
Anzac Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
3May 2027
May Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Spring festival on May 1, also marking International Workers' Day in many countries.
Public
3May 2027
Labour Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
International Workers' Day on May 1, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
Public
31May 2027
Reconciliation Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
7Jun 2027
Western Australia Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
14Jun 2027
King's Birthday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
2Aug 2027
Picnic Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
24Sep 2027
Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
27Sep 2027
King's Birthday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
4Oct 2027
Labour Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
International Workers' Day on May 1, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
Public
4Oct 2027
King's Birthday
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
2Nov 2027
Melbourne Cup
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Public holiday observed in Australia.
Public
27Dec 2027
Christmas Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Major Christian and cultural holiday celebrating the nativity of Jesus Christ.
Public
28Dec 2027
St. Stephen's Day
🇦🇺Australia · Oceania
Christian feast day on December 26, also known as the Feast of Saint Stephen.
Public
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Australia have?
Australia has 51 official public holidays plus 0 widely observed cultural or religious holidays in our 2026-2027 dataset.
Are these dates official?
Public dates are sourced from the open Nager.Date dataset, cross-referenced with government calendars. Lunar / Hijri / luni-solar dates (e.g. Lunar New Year, Eid, Diwali) are curated separately because they shift each year. Always confirm critical dates with the official local authority.
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