When is Picnic Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Picnic Day 2026 is on Mon 3 Aug 2026.
- 2027Picnic Day 2027 is on Mon 2 Aug 2027.
It is a public holiday in Northern Territory only.
Picnic 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 Picnic Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Picnic DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 31 Jul – Mon 3 Aug 2026Book offFri 31 Jul 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Picnic DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 30 Jul – Mon 2 Aug 2027Book offFri 30 Jul 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Picnic Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Picnic Day is a public holiday in Northern Territory only.
What day is Picnic Day 2026?
Picnic Day 2026 is on Mon 3 Aug 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Picnic Day 2026?
Book off Fri 31 Jul 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 31 Jul – Mon 3 Aug 2026.
What day is Picnic Day 2027?
Picnic Day 2027 is on Mon 2 Aug 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Picnic Day 2027?
Book off Fri 30 Jul 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 30 Jul – Mon 2 Aug 2027.
Other Australia holidays
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