Public Holidays for
Australia has 10 public holidays in 2026. 6 fall on weekdays, 4 on weekends.
All 10 public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Australia Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday(weekend) | Easter Saturday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday(weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25 | Saturday(weekend) | Anzac Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday(weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Plan your time off
6 holidays fall on weekdays in 2026 — here are the best periods to extend them into long breaks using fewer leave days.
5 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 2 – Apr 6
Good Friday, Easter Saturday +2
5 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 3 – Apr 7
Good Friday, Easter Saturday +2
5 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 24 – Dec 28
Christmas Day, Boxing Day +1
5 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 25 – Dec 29
Christmas Day, Boxing Day +1
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 1 – Jan 4
New Year's Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 24 – Jan 27
Australia Day
6 days off · 2 leave days
Apr 1 – Apr 6
Good Friday, Easter Saturday +2
6 days off · 2 leave days
Apr 2 – Apr 7
Good Friday, Easter Saturday +2
6 days off · 2 leave days
Apr 3 – Apr 8
Good Friday, Easter Saturday +2
6 days off · 2 leave days
Dec 23 – Dec 28
Christmas Day, Boxing Day +1
Leave entitlements in Australia
Australian full-time employees receive 4 weeks (20 days) paid annual leave per year under the National Employment Standards. Public holidays vary by state.