When is Australia Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Australia Day 2026 is on Mon 26 Jan 2026.
- 2027Australia Day 2027 is on Tue 26 Jan 2027.
Australia's national day. It is a public holiday everywhere in Australia.
Australia Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
January
2027
January
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Australia Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Australia DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 23 Jan – Mon 26 Jan 2026Book offFri 23 Jan 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Australia DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesSat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027Book offMon 25 Jan 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Australia Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Australia Day is a public holiday everywhere in Australia.
What day is Australia Day 2026?
Australia Day 2026 is on Mon 26 Jan 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Australia Day 2026?
Book off Fri 23 Jan (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 23 Jan – Mon 26 Jan 2026.
What day is Australia Day 2027?
Australia Day 2027 is on Tue 26 Jan 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Australia Day 2027?
Book off Mon 25 Jan (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027.
Other Australia holidays
New Year's DayAustralia DayGood FridayEaster MondayChristmas DayBoxing Day
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