January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
National26
Mon
Australia Day
NationalMonday 26 Jan — falls on a weekday
March 2026
2
Mon
Labour Day
StateFirst Monday in March
9
Mon
Labour Day
StateSecond Monday in March
9
Mon
Eight Hours Day
StateSecond Monday in March
9
Mon
Canberra Day
StateSecond Monday in March
April 2026
3
Fri
Good Friday
National4
Sat
Easter Saturday
NationalNot observed in WA or NT
5
Sun
Easter Sunday
NationalNSW, ACT and QLD only
6
Mon
Easter Monday
National25
Sat
Anzac Day
NationalSaturday — the actual day is observed; no universal substitute
May 2026
4
Mon
Labour Day
StateFirst Monday in May (May Day in NT)
11
Mon
Adelaide Cup
StateSecond Monday in May
25
Mon
Reconciliation Day
StateMonday on or before 27 May
June 2026
8
Mon
King's Birthday
StateSecond Monday in June
August 2026
3
Mon
Picnic Day
StateFirst Monday in August
12
Wed
Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)
StateBrisbane metro area only — approx. second Wednesday in August
September 2026
23
Wed
Royal Adelaide Show
StateMetro Adelaide only — approx. third Wednesday in September. Verify with SA Govt.
25
Fri
King's Birthday
StateFriday before AFL Grand Final — date approximate, subject to AFL schedule
28
Mon
King's Birthday
StateFourth Monday in September
October 2026
5
Mon
Labour Day
StateFirst Monday in October
12
Mon
King's Birthday
StateSecond Monday in October
19
Mon
Labour Day
StateThird Monday in October
November 2026
3
Tue
Melbourne Cup Day
StateFirst Tuesday in November — statewide VIC public holiday
December 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
National26
Sat
Boxing Day
NationalSaturday — substitute observed on Monday 28 Dec in most states
28
Mon
Boxing Day (Substitute)
NationalSubstitute for Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec)
28
Mon
Proclamation Day
StateSA observes Proclamation Day in lieu of Boxing Day when Boxing Day falls on a weekend
Disclaimer:Holiday dates are based on publicly available government information and standard calculation rules. Some dates — particularly state government show days, the VIC King's Birthday (tied to the AFL Grand Final), and substitute days — are approximate and may be officially confirmed later. Always verify with your state government website or employer. Not all holidays apply to all employees or industries.