Australia has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus 1 observed in most regions. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Australia Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | Anzac Day | Public |
| Jun 8 | Monday | King's Birthday | Most regions |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Public |
Australia has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026, and 1 more that are observed in most regions. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.