Holidays in Australia
Every public, bank and school holiday in Australia for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.
Next public holiday
Australia has 12 holidays in 2026: 10 public, 2 observance.
Year at a glance
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January 2026
- New Year's Day
- Australia Day
April 2026
- Good FridayPassed
- Easter SaturdayPassed
- Easter SundayPassed
- Easter MondayPassed
- Anzac Day
May 2026
- Mother's DayPassed
September 2026
- Father's DayPassed
December 2026
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- Boxing DayIn 47 days
- Boxing Day (substitute day)In 49 days
Festivals in Australia
Sydney Festival
8–25 Jan 2027AUAustralia
Australian Open 2027
11–31 Jan 2027AUAustralia
FRINGE WORLD 2027
20 Jan – 14 Feb 2027AUAustralia
Sydney Mardi Gras
12 Feb – 7 Mar 2027AUAustralia
Adelaide Fringe Festival
19 Feb – 21 Mar 2027AUAustralia
WOMADelaide
5–8 Mar 2027AUAustralia
Melbourne Comedy Festival
24 Mar – 18 Apr 2027AUAustralia
Australian Grand Prix
1–4 Apr 2027AUAustralia
Vivid Sydney
28 May – 19 Jun 2027AUAustralia
Ekka - The Royal Queensland Show
7–15 Aug 2027AUAustralia
Hamilton Island Race Week
21–28 Aug 2027AUAustralia
Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027
1 Oct – 13 Nov 2027AUAustraliaRead more
Anzac Day
Anzac Day, observed on April 25th, is a solemn day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, honoring all who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. It commemorates the Gallipoli campaign and has evolved to recognize the sacrifices of all military personnel, fostering a deep sense of national pride and reflection.
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Australia Day
Australia Day, celebrated on January 26th, marks the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet. It's a day of national pride and reflection on Australia's diverse society and achievements, though it also acknowledges the complex history and impact on Indigenous Australians, sparking ongoing discussions about its observance and meaning.
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New Years
From the iconic Sydney Harbour fireworks in Australia to the spiritual sunrise gatherings in Gisborne, New Zealand, and the lively tribal festivals in Papua New Guinea, each event highlights unique customs and shared values of renewal, unity, and community.
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