Australia Public Holidays 2026 & Best Days to Take Off

Book 1 day, get 5 off.

Book off Thu 2 Apr and you're free from Thu 2 Apr to Mon 6 Apr. Australia has 6 public holidays in 2026. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.

2026 at a glance

New Year's Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 JanAustralia Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 23 Jan to Mon 26 JanGood Friday & Easter Monday: book 1 day, get 5 days off, Thu 2 Apr to Mon 6 AprChristmas Day & Boxing Day (observed): book 1 day, get 5 days off, Thu 24 Dec to Mon 28 DecChristmas Day & Boxing Day (observed) & New Year's Day: book 3 days, get 10 days off, Fri 25 Dec to Sun 3 JanNew Year's Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Thu 31 Dec to Sun 3 Jan

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  • 5 leave days 22 days off in 5 breaks
  • 10 leave days 37 days off in 10 breaks
  • 15 leave days 52 days off in 15 breaks
  • 20 leave days 67 days off in 20 breaks
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Best bridge days in 2026

Day-off calculations use nationwide public holidays. State and territory holidays are listed separately. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.

New Year's Day passed

14 Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 2 Jan
36 Thu 1 Jan – Tue 6 Jan · 6 days off
Book off: Fri 2 Jan – Tue 6 Jan

Australia Day passed

14 Fri 23 Jan – Mon 26 Jan · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 23 Jan
510 Sat 17 Jan – Mon 26 Jan · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 19 Jan – Fri 23 Jan

Good Friday & Easter Monday passed

15 Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr · 5 days off
Book off: Thu 2 Apr
511 Fri 27 Mar – Mon 6 Apr · 11 days off
Book off: Fri 27 Mar – Thu 2 Apr

Christmas Day & Boxing Day (observed)

15 Thu 24 Dec – Mon 28 Dec · 5 days off
Book off: Thu 24 Dec
511 Fri 18 Dec – Mon 28 Dec · 11 days off
Book off: Fri 18 Dec – Thu 24 Dec

Christmas Day & Boxing Day (observed) & New Year's Day

310 Fri 25 Dec – Sun 3 Jan · 10 days off
Book off: Tue 29 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
512 Wed 23 Dec – Sun 3 Jan · 12 days off
Book off: Wed 23 Dec – Thu 31 Dec

New Year's Day

14 Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan · 4 days off
Book off: Thu 31 Dec
36 Wed 30 Dec – Mon 4 Jan · 6 days off
Book off: Wed 30 Dec – Mon 4 Jan

All Australia public holidays 2026

DateHolidayType
Thu 1 Jan 2026New Year's DayNational
Mon 26 Jan 2026Australia DayNational
Mon 2 Mar 2026Labour DayRegional: WA
Mon 9 Mar 2026Canberra DayRegional: ACT
Mon 9 Mar 2026Adelaide Cup DayRegional: SA
Mon 9 Mar 2026Eight Hours DayRegional: TAS
Mon 9 Mar 2026Labour DayRegional: VIC
Fri 3 Apr 2026Good FridayNational
Sat 4 Apr 2026 weekendHoly SaturdayRegional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC
Sun 5 Apr 2026 weekendEaster SundayRegional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA
Mon 6 Apr 2026Easter MondayNational
Sat 25 Apr 2026 weekendAnzac DayRegional: NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC
Mon 27 Apr 2026Anzac DayRegional: ACT, NSW, WA
Mon 4 May 2026May DayRegional: NT
Mon 4 May 2026Labour DayRegional: QLD
Mon 1 Jun 2026Reconciliation DayRegional: ACT
Mon 1 Jun 2026Western Australia DayRegional: WA
Mon 8 Jun 2026King's BirthdayRegional: ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC
Mon 3 Aug 2026Picnic DayRegional: NT
Fri 25 Sep 2026Friday before AFL Grand FinalRegional: VIC
Mon 28 Sep 2026King's BirthdayRegional: WA
Mon 5 Oct 2026Labour DayRegional: ACT, NSW, SA
Mon 5 Oct 2026King's BirthdayRegional: QLD
Tue 3 Nov 2026Melbourne CupRegional: VIC
Fri 25 Dec 2026Christmas DayNational
Mon 28 Dec 2026Boxing Day (observed)National

Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).

FAQ

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?

There are 6 national public holidays in Australia in 2026, plus 20 regional holidays.

How can I get the longest break in Australia in 2026 with 5 or fewer leave days?

Book off Wed 23 Dec – Thu 31 Dec (5 leave days) for 12 days off in a row, Wed 23 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027.

What is the best bridge day in Australia in 2026?

Book off Thu 2 Apr (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 2 Apr 2026 to Mon 6 Apr 2026.

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