Australia
2026 Australian holidays
A list of Australia holidays for 2026, including observed dates and stock market closures.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | Australia Day | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | ANZAC Day | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, June 8, 2026 | King's Birthday | Public holiday | Observed in most states on the second Monday in June. |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, December 28, 2026 | Boxing Day additional holiday | Public holiday | December 26 falls on a Saturday. |
Source basis: australia.gov.au public holidays. Last updated: June 2026.
ASX holidays 2026
Market holiday reference. Verify exact closures and early-close schedules directly with the exchange.
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | – |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | Australia Day | – |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | – |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | – |
| Monday, June 8, 2026 | King's Birthday | – |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | – |
| Monday, December 28, 2026 | Boxing Day additional holiday | December 26 falls on a Saturday. |
Source reference: ASX trading hours and calendar. Verify directly with the exchange before trading decisions.
Practical uses
PTO and leave planning
Use this list to plan your annual leave around Australian public holidays. Combining a holiday with a weekend can create longer breaks — see the australian long weekends in 2026 for pre-built three-day and four-day weekends.
Payroll and deadlines
Public holidays affect payroll processing deadlines and direct deposit schedules. When a holiday falls on a weekday, it reduces the number of business days in that period. See business days in 2026 for net working day counts per month.
School and childcare
Public holidays typically mean school closures, but exact dates vary by state, province or region. Check your local school district or education authority for the full academic calendar.
Travel and events
Book travel early around major holidays like New Year's Day and Boxing Day additional holiday when demand — and prices — are typically highest.
Frequently asked questions
- Do holidays that fall on a weekend get observed on a different day?
- When a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is observed — typically the following Monday. Rules vary by state and territory.
- Are these national or regional holidays?
- These are national public holidays. Each state and territory may observe additional holidays or have different dates for some events.
- Can I download these holidays for my calendar app?
- Yes. Download the ICS file to import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook. Or download the CSV file to open in Excel or Google Sheets.
- How many public holidays fall on weekdays in 2026?
- 7 of the 8 public holidays in 2026 fall on weekdays. 1 falls on a weekend.