Public Holidays in Australia: 2026–2028
Australia shares a core set of national public holidays — Australia Day, Anzac Day, the King’s Birthday, Easter and Christmas — while each state and territory adds its own, from Melbourne Cup Day to Proclamation Day. When a holiday falls on a weekend, an extra weekday is usually given.
This page lists every public and bank holiday in Australia for 2026, 2027 and 2028 in one place. Use the month and year picker to jump to any month, or browse the whole year at a glance. Each entry shows the exact date, the weekday, the type of holiday and what it means for banks, offices, schools and shops.
Banks, government offices and schools close on public holidays. Retail rules vary by state; most shops shut on the big days like Christmas and Anzac Day morning. The calendar is updated with substitute and observed days where they apply, and lunar dates are clearly marked as expected until officially confirmed.
Dates marked expected follow the lunar calendar and are confirmed by official moon-sighting announcements — they may shift by a day.
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Guide to public holidays in Australia
National and state holidays
Australia has a set of national public holidays, including New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Each state and territory adds its own days and sets the rules.
Different dates by state
The King's Birthday is held in June in most states but on different dates in Western Australia and Queensland. Labour Day also falls in different months, and Melbourne Cup Day is a holiday in parts of Victoria.
Weekend rules
When some holidays fall on a weekend, states often add a replacement weekday. Anzac Day is treated differently across states, so check your local calendar.
Planning tips
Banks and government offices close, and shops may have restricted trading hours on days such as Good Friday and Christmas. Public transport often runs on a weekend timetable.