Australian Public Holidays 2026

2026 Public Holidays at a Glance

Australia has 8 national public holidays in 2026, with additional state and territory-specific holidays bringing the total to between 9 and 13 days off, depending on where you live. This guide covers every public holiday across all Australian states and territories, helping you plan your year ahead.

2026 is a particularly good year for long weekends, with Easter creating a four-day break in April, and several public holidays falling on Mondays or Fridays. Whether you're planning family holidays, booking travel, or simply want to know when you'll have days off work, this comprehensive guide has you covered.

National Public Holidays 2026

These public holidays are observed across all Australian states and territories:

*Queen's Birthday is observed on different dates in some states. See state-specific sections below.

Public Holidays by State & Territory

Each Australian state and territory has additional public holidays beyond the national ones. Select your state below:

2026 Long Weekends in Australia

Plan your breaks strategically by knowing which public holidays create long weekends:

Guaranteed Long Weekends (All States)

• Australia Day Weekend: Sat 24 - Mon 26 January (3 days)
• Easter: Fri 3 - Mon 6 April (4 days)
• Queen's Birthday: Sat 6 - Mon 8 June (3 days, most states)
• Christmas: Fri 25 - Sat 26 December (take Thu 24 off for 4 days)

Strategic Leave Tips for 2026

• Easter Extended: Take Tue 7 - Fri 10 April off = 11 days break using only 4 days leave
• Christmas/New Year: Take Mon 28 - Wed 30 Dec off = 10 days break using only 3 days leave

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