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Public holidays in Australia 2026 and 2027
The next public holiday in Australia is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
These are the nationwide holidays. Australia has 8 regions, some with extra holidays: pick a region in the interactive calendar. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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Public holidays in Australia 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Mon 26 Jan 2026 | Australia Day |
| Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon 6 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Sat 25 Apr 2026 | ANZAC Day |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day |
Public holidays in Australia 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sun 25 Apr 2027 | ANZAC Day |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 | Boxing Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is the next public holiday in Australia?
The next public holiday in Australia is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?
Australia has 7 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus regional holidays in some regions.
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?
Australia has 7 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus regional holidays in some regions.
Source
Computed with python-holidays (MIT), synced every week. Use the data in your own app with the free Holibase API: GET https://api.holibase.org/v1/public-holidays/AU/2026.