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[title]If you’re gearing up for a trip to Australia or planning on exploring your own backyard, it’s worth putting these public holidays on your radar. We’ve broken it down, starting with public holidays celebrated across the nation and then those observed only by certain states and territories. Just plan ahead for these dates to secure the best hotel rooms and free camping spots before they’re all booked.
When is the next public holiday in Australia?
The next nationwide public holiday in Australia is January 26, 2026.
When are the national public holidays in Australia in 2026?
- New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1
- Australia Day/Invasion Day: Monday, January 26
- Good Friday: Friday, April 3
- Easter Saturday: Saturday, April 4 (except Tasmania and WA)
- Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 5 (except Tasmania)
- Easter Monday: Monday, April 6
- Anzac Day: Saturday, April 25 (observed in ACT and WA on Monday, April 27)
- Christmas Day: Friday, December 25
- Boxing Day: Saturday, December 26 (except Tasmania)
- Boxing Day observation: Monday, December 28
What are the different public holidays in each state and territory?
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Canberra Day: Monday, March 9
- Anzac Day observation: Monday, April 27
- Reconciliation Day: Monday, June 1
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 8
- Labour Day: Monday, October 5
New South Wales (NSW)
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 8
- Labour Day: Monday, October 5
Northern Territory (NT)
- May Day: Monday, May 4
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 8
- Picnic Day: Monday, August 3
- Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24 (from 7pm to midnight)
- New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, December 31 (from 7pm to midnight)
Queensland (QLD)
- Labour Day: Monday, May 4
- Royal Queensland Show: Wednesday, August 12 (Brisbane area only)
- King’s Birthday: Monday, October 5
- Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24 (from 6pm to midnight)
South Australia (SA)
- Adelaide Cup Day: Monday, March 9
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 8
- Labour Day: Monday, October 5
- Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24 (from 7pm to midnight)
- New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, December 31 (from 7pm to midnight)
Tasmania (TAS)
- Royal Hobart Regatta: Monday, February 1 (only observed in certain areas of Tasmania)
- Eight Hours Day: Monday, March 9
- Easter Tuesday: Tuesday, April 7 (typically Tasmanian Public Service only)
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 8
- Recreation Day: Monday, November 2 (in areas of Tasmania that don’t observe Royal Hobart Regatta)
Victoria (VIC)
- Labour Day: Monday, March 9
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 8
- Friday before AFL Grand Final: Friday, September 25
- Melbourne Cup: Tuesday, November 3
Western Australia (WA)
- Labour Day: Monday, March 2
- Anzac Day observation: Saturday, April 27
- Western Australia Day: Monday, June 1
- King’s Birthday: Monday, September 28 (some regional areas in WA observe the King’s Birthday public holiday on a different date)