Australia Public Holidays

Public holidays in Australia. Auto-updating national holidays calendar.

78 upcomingNext: Aug 26

Australia Public Holidays

Public holidays in Australia. Auto-updating national holidays calendar.

78 upcomingNext: Aug 26

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August 2026

AUG3MON

🎉 Northern Territory Picnic Day (Northern Territory)

AUG3MON

🎉 New South Wales Bank Holiday (New South Wales)

AUG12WED

🎉 Royal National Agricultural Show Day Queensland (Queensland)

AUG26WED

🎉 Hari Maulad Nabi (Cocos and Keeling Islands)

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Calendar Events

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August 2026

AUG3MON

🎉 Northern Territory Picnic Day (Northern Territory)

AUG3MON

🎉 New South Wales Bank Holiday (New South Wales)

AUG12WED

🎉 Royal National Agricultural Show Day Queensland (Queensland)

AUG26WED

🎉 Hari Maulad Nabi (Cocos and Keeling Islands)

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Public holidays in Australia

Australia public holidays, also known as bank holidays, for the year ahead include Hari Maulad Nabi, Friday before the AFL Grand Final, King's Birthday, and more. Add them to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook, and every date updates automatically each year.

Upcoming public holidays

Wed, Aug 26, 2026Hari Maulad Nabi (Cocos and Keeling Islands)
Fri, Sep 25, 2026Friday before the AFL Grand Final (Victoria)
Mon, Sep 28, 2026King's Birthday (Western Australia)
Mon, Oct 5, 2026Labour Day (NSW, ACT)
Mon, Oct 5, 2026King's Birthday (Queensland)
Mon, Oct 5, 2026Labour Day (South Australia)
Mon, Oct 5, 2026Territory Day (Christmas Island)
Thu, Oct 22, 2026Royal Hobart Show (Tasmania)
Mon, Nov 2, 2026Recreation Day (Tasmania)
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Melbourne Cup Day (Victoria)
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve (Queensland)
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve (South Australia)
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve (Northern Territory)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day (Victoria)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day Observed (All except Heard and…
Thu, Dec 31, 2026New Year's Eve (South Australia)
Thu, Dec 31, 2026New Year's Eve (Northern Territory)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Tue, Jan 26, 2027Australia Day
Sat, Feb 6, 2027Lunar New Year (Christmas Island)
Sun, Feb 7, 2027Lunar New Year Holiday (Day 2) (Christmas…
Mon, Feb 8, 2027Royal Hobart Regatta (Tasmania)

Plus 35 more throughout the year, all in the calendar feed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Australia public holidays the same as bank holidays?

Yes. In Australia, public holidays are commonly called bank holidays, the days when banks, schools, and many businesses close. This calendar covers every one, with dates.

When is the next public holiday in Australia?

The next public holiday in Australia is on Aug 26. Sync the calendar to see every upcoming bank holiday and public holiday in your own calendar app.

How do I add Australia public holidays to my calendar?

Click Sync above and choose Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. Every Australia public holiday and bank holiday appears within seconds and updates automatically each year, with no manual refresh.

Do Australia public holidays change every year?

Some Australia public holidays fall on the same date each year, while others, such as those tied to Easter, move. This calendar updates automatically, so your bank holiday dates stay correct without re-syncing.