Public holidays
Australia public holidays 2026
Every public holiday in Australia for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →
The best long weekends in Australia, 2026
- Australia Day — 2026-01-26 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Good Friday — 2026-04-03 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Easter Monday — 2026-04-06 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Christmas Day — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Boxing Day — 2026-12-28 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- New Year's Day — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
All Australia public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2026-01-26 | Monday | Australia Day |
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2026-04-06 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-28 | Monday | Boxing Day |