Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: Australia
Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National | |||
| Jan 26, 2026 | Australia Day | National | |||
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | National | Easter: multi-day closures at ports and terminals (Good Friday to Easter Monday). | ||
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | National | |||
| Apr 25, 2026 | Anzac Day | National | Falls on a Saturday in 2026; substitute-day rules vary by state. | ||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National | Christmas/New Year period: reduced terminal and depot capacity over several days. | ||
| Dec 26, 2026observed on Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day | National | Falls on a Saturday in 2026; substitute Monday 28 December in most states. |
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
Australia Day
Jan 26, 2026
Good Friday
Apr 3, 2026
Easter: multi-day closures at ports and terminals (Good Friday to Easter Monday).
Easter Monday
Apr 6, 2026
Anzac Day
Apr 25, 2026
Falls on a Saturday in 2026; substitute-day rules vary by state.
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Christmas/New Year period: reduced terminal and depot capacity over several days.
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2026 · observed on Dec 28, 2026
Falls on a Saturday in 2026; substitute Monday 28 December in most states.
Sources: Fair Work Ombudsman · Fair Work Ombudsman
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.