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Public holidays in Australia in 2026

Australia has 10 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 5.

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2026 public holiday dates in Australia

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
26 January 2026MondayAustralia Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
4 April 2026SaturdayweekendEaster Saturday
5 April 2026SundayweekendEaster Sunday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
25 April 2026SaturdayweekendAnzac Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendBoxing Day
28 December 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)substitute

Long weekends in Australia in 2026

Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.

Australia Day: Mon 26 JanuaryGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilChristmas Day: Fri 25 DecemberBoxing Day (substitute day): Mon 28 December

Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026

Easter Saturday: Saturday 4 April 2026Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April 2026Anzac Day: Saturday 25 April 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026

Other years

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