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Australia Day in Australia

This national overview identifies holiday occasions. Public holiday dates, substitute days and school calendars depend on the state or territory. Use your jurisdiction calendar for closures and countdowns.

State and territory calendars

Choose your jurisdiction for public holidays, substitute dates, local exceptions and school calendars.

About this calendar

Australia Day dates and public holiday coverage in Australia depend on the responsible jurisdiction. Compare the dated state entries below and their official evidence.

Coverage

Observance, additional or substitute holidays, part-day hours and limited local or sector coverage are distinct. A local entry does not establish a statewide holiday.

Dates and coverage by jurisdiction — 2026

Additional and substitute dates are separate entries. Local and sector-only holidays apply only to the areas or institutions specified.

Australian Capital Territory

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Official source

New South Wales

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Official source

Northern Territory

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Official source

Queensland

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Official source

South Australia

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Official source

Tasmania

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Official source

Victoria

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Official source

Western Australia

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Official source

Missing entries do not establish that a jurisdiction has no holiday. Check its calendar for pending official dates and local exceptions.

Background

The meaning of 26 January has evolved over time. The National Australia Day Council presents it within Australia’s long and complex history rather than as the beginning of the continent’s story.

Workplaces

Check the applicable award, agreement and employer arrangements. A public holiday does not establish that every workplace is closed.

Banks

Financial institutions can have separate banking and settlement arrangements; sector-only holidays are not general public holidays.

Schools

Government-school calendars differ by jurisdiction and division. Private schools, local development days and some remote schools can differ.

Planning

Use the state calendar and its official source before booking. Local show holidays and substitute dates can affect transport and opening hours.

Frequently asked questions

Are these dates the same everywhere?

Use the calendar for the relevant state, territory or school division. Local and sector-only exceptions have their own coverage.

Are future dates confirmed?

Each dated entry carries its recorded status and official source. Unpublished dates are explicitly pending and are not guessed.

Holiday guides

Official sources

Fair Work Ombudsman: Public holidays by state and territory