When is May Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026May Day 2026 is on Mon 4 May 2026.
- 2027May Day 2027 is on Mon 3 May 2027.
It is a public holiday in Northern Territory only.
May 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.
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Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around May Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026May DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 1 May – Mon 4 May 2026Book offFri 1 May 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027May DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027Book offFri 30 Apr 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is May Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. May Day is a public holiday in Northern Territory only.
What day is May Day 2026?
May Day 2026 is on Mon 4 May 2026.
How can I get the most days off around May Day 2026?
Book off Fri 1 May 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 1 May – Mon 4 May 2026.
What day is May Day 2027?
May Day 2027 is on Mon 3 May 2027.
How can I get the most days off around May Day 2027?
Book off Fri 30 Apr 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027.
Other Australia holidays
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