Calendars & Holidays

Australia calendar 2026 with public holidays

10public holidays
3long weekends
1bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Australia in 2026

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Jan 26MondayAustralia Day
Apr 3FridayGood Friday
Apr 4SaturdayEaster Saturday
Apr 5SundayEaster Sunday
Apr 6MondayEaster Monday
Apr 25SaturdayAnzac Day
Dec 25FridayChristmas Day
Dec 26SaturdayBoxing Day
Dec 28MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)

In 2026, Australia has 10 public holidays, counting 1 substitute day that replaces a holiday falling on a weekend. 6 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last one is Boxing Day (substitute day) on Monday, December 28, 2026.

Long weekends in 2026

Best bridge days to book

Take these days off to connect public holidays with the weekend:

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Jan 2 (1 day)4 days off (Jan 1 to Jan 4)New Year's Day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?

10, including 1 substitute day. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in Australia in 2026?

3, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 24 to Jan 26 (Australia Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2026 holidays in Australia fall on a weekend?

Easter Saturday (Saturday, April 4, 2026), Easter Sunday (Sunday, April 5, 2026), Anzac Day (Saturday, April 25, 2026), Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26, 2026). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Australia: 2027, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2026 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.