Holidays in October 2026
- Saturday, October 31 – Halloween (observance)
Upcoming holidays and observances
The next 12 months from October 19, 2026. Days off are marked “Public holiday”:
| Holiday | Date | Days left | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Oct 31, 2026 (Sat) | 12 | Observance |
| Diwali | Nov 8, 2026 (Sun) | 20 | Observance |
| Remembrance Day | Nov 11, 2026 (Wed) | 23 | Observance |
| Black Friday | Nov 27, 2026 (Fri) | 39 | Observance |
| Cyber Monday | Nov 30, 2026 (Mon) | 42 | Observance |
| Hanukkah | Dec 5, 2026 (Sat) | 47 | Observance |
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24, 2026 (Thu) | 66 | Observance |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 (Fri) | 67 | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2026 (Sat) | 68 | Public holiday |
| New Year’s Eve | Dec 31, 2026 (Thu) | 73 | Observance |
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 (Fri) | 74 | Public holiday |
| Australia Day | Jan 26, 2027 (Tue) | 99 | Public holiday |
| Chinese New Year | Feb 6, 2027 (Sat) | 110 | Observance |
| Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) | Feb 9, 2027 (Tue) | 113 | Observance |
| Valentine’s Day | Feb 14, 2027 (Sun) | 118 | Observance |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 10, 2027 (Wed) | 142 | Observance |
| St. Patrick’s Day | Mar 17, 2027 (Wed) | 149 | Observance |
| Holi | Mar 23, 2027 (Tue) | 155 | Observance |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 (Fri) | 158 | Public holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Mar 28, 2027 (Sun) | 160 | Observance |
| Easter Monday | Mar 29, 2027 (Mon) | 161 | Public holiday |
| Earth Day | Apr 22, 2027 (Thu) | 185 | Observance |
| Anzac Day | Apr 25, 2027 (Sun) | 188 | Public holiday |
| Mother’s Day | May 9, 2027 (Sun) | 202 | Observance |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | 210 | Observance |
| King’s Birthday (Australia) | Jun 14, 2027 (Mon) | 238 | Public holiday |
| Father’s Day | Sep 5, 2027 (Sun) | 321 | Observance |
2026 public holidays in Australia
8 public holidays, 7 on weekdays. Dates are the days off.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 26 | Australia Day |
| Friday, April 3 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 6 | Easter Monday |
| Saturday, April 25 | Anzac Day |
| Monday, June 8 | King’s Birthday (Australia) |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
| Monday, December 28 | Boxing Day (falls on Saturday, December 26) |
Long weekends in 2026
- Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day: take Friday off for 4 days
- Monday, January 26 – Australia Day: Saturday to Monday
- Friday, April 3 – Good Friday: Friday to Sunday
- Monday, April 6 – Easter Monday: Saturday to Monday
- Monday, June 8 – King’s Birthday (Australia): Saturday to Monday
- Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day: Friday to Sunday
- Monday, December 28 – Boxing Day: Saturday to Monday
2027 public holidays in Australia
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Tuesday, January 26 | Australia Day |
| Friday, March 26 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29 | Easter Monday |
| Sunday, April 25 | Anzac Day |
| Monday, June 14 | King’s Birthday (Australia) |
| Monday, December 27 | Christmas Day (falls on Saturday, December 25) |
| Tuesday, December 28 | Boxing Day (falls on Sunday, December 26) |
Public holidays by state and territory
The lists above are the holidays kept across Australia. Each state and territory adds its own days and moves some to a different date:
- Australian Capital Territory public holidays
- New South Wales public holidays
- Northern Territory public holidays
- Queensland public holidays
- South Australia public holidays
- Tasmania public holidays
- Victoria public holidays
- Western Australia public holidays
Working days in 2026
| Year | Weekdays | Public holidays on weekdays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 261 | 7 | 254 |
| 2027 | 261 | 7 | 254 |
To count working days between any two dates with these holidays left out, use the Business Days Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?
Australia has 8 public holidays in 2026, and 7 of them fall on a weekday. Public holidays kept in most states and territories. Each state adds its own days.
What is the next public holiday in Australia?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026, in 67 days.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday on a Saturday or Sunday usually moves to the next weekday (a substitute day). The tables show the day off.
How many working days are there in 2026?
2026 has 261 weekdays. Taking off the 7 public holidays on weekdays leaves 254 working days, before regional and company holidays.