Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Australia?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Australia?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Australia.
Next public holiday in Australia
Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Anzac Day on 25 April 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Australia
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 | in 70 days |
| Boxing Day (substitute day)substitute | Monday 28 December 2026 | in 72 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| Australia Day | Tuesday 26 January 2027 | in 101 days |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 | in 160 days |
Public holidays in Australia in 2026
Australia has 10 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Australia Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 4 April 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Easter Saturday |
| 5 April 2026 | Sundayweekend | Easter Sunday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Anzac Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day)substitute |
Long weekends in Australia in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Australia in 2027
Australia has 11 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Australia
Is today a public holiday in Australia?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Australia, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Australia?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Australia.
What is the next public holiday in Australia?
The next public holiday in Australia is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?
Australia has 10 public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.
Does Australia move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".