Australia Day 2026
A national public holiday on 26 January. When it falls on a weekend, the holiday is observed on the following Monday everywhere; Victoria also keeps a Sunday 26th as a holiday.
In 2026, Australia Day falls on Mon 26 Jan.
Australia Day 2026: dates by state
- Australia DayAll states and territories
Turn it into a proper break
The long weekend planner ranks the best ways to point a few days of annual leave at australia day and every other 2026 holiday.
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When is Australia Day in 2026?
Australia Day: Mon 26 Jan 2026 (all states).
Is Australia Day a public holiday, and where?
Yes, in every Australian state and territory. A national public holiday on 26 January. When it falls on a weekend, the holiday is observed on the following Monday everywhere; Victoria also keeps a Sunday 26th as a holiday.
Does Australia Day 2026 make a long weekend?
Yes: with the surrounding weekend it gives you 3 days off in a row (Sat 24 – Mon 26 Jan), before spending any annual leave. The long weekend planner shows how far a few days of leave stretch it.