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Holidays in Australia

Public holidays and observances in Australia for 2026, grouped by month.

Holidays in 2026
12
Public
10
Days off work
Observances
2
Widely observed

2026 holiday calendar

January

1
25
Sun
Australia Day
Sunday, January 25
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April

5
2
Thu
Good Friday
Thursday, April 2
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public
3
Fri
Easter Saturday
Friday, April 3
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public
4
Sat
Easter Sunday
Saturday, April 4
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public
5
Sun
Easter Monday
Sunday, April 5
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public
24
Fri
Anzac Day
Friday, April 24
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public

May

1
9
Sat
Mother's Day
Saturday, May 9
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observance

September

1
5
Sat
Father's Day
Saturday, September 5
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observance

December

4
31
Wed
New Year's Day
Wednesday, December 31
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public
24
Thu
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 24
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public
25
Fri
Boxing Day
Friday, December 25
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public
27
Sun
Boxing Day (substitute day)
Sunday, December 27
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public (substitute)

About Australia Holidays

This page provides a comprehensive list of holidays in Australia for 2026. The list includes public holidays, bank holidays, school holidays, and observances.

In Australia, holidays are an important part of the cultural and social calendar. Public holidays are typically non-working days established by law, while observances are special days that may not be official holidays but are still celebrated or commemorated.

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