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Australia
Check public holidays in Australia and explore region pages for local public holidays, school term dates, and key dates. Use our live countdowns to track upcoming occasions across Australia.
Today in Australia is Monday 13 April 2026.
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National holidays 2026
National public holidays in Australia in 2026 include New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, and Easter Monday. Use the region links above for local public holidays and school dates.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday 1 January
Australia DayMonday 26 January
Good FridayFriday 3 April
Easter SaturdaySaturday 4 April
Easter SundaySunday 5 April
Easter MondayMonday 6 April
ANZAC DaySaturday 25 April
Christmas DayFriday 25 December
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December
Boxing Day additional public holidayMonday 28 December
Source: Fair Work Ombudsman. Last checked: 22 March 2026.