Australia Day is a public holiday in Australia, observed on January 26, 2026. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayAustralia Day
Local NameAustralia Day
DateJanuary 26, 2026
CountryAU flag Australia
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Australia Day in Australia?
Australia Day falls on January 26, 2026 in Australia.
Is Australia Day a public holiday?
Yes, Australia Day is an official public holiday in Australia. It is observed nationwide.
What is Australia Day called locally?
In Australia, Australia Day is known as "Australia Day".

All Public Holidays in Australia AU flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-26 Australia Day Public
2026-03-02 Labour Day Public
2026-03-09 Canberra Day Public
2026-03-09 Adelaide Cup Day Public
2026-03-09 Eight Hours Day Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-04-25 Anzac Day Public
2026-05-04 May Day Public
2026-06-01 Reconciliation Day Public
2026-06-01 Western Australia Day Public
2026-06-08 King's Birthday Public
2026-08-03 Picnic Day Public
2026-11-03 Melbourne Cup Public

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