Bank Holiday 2026
A NSW curiosity from 1912: the first Monday in August is a holiday for banks and certain financial institutions only, so most people work while the tellers rest.
Date
Mon 3 Aug 2026
Public holiday in
NSW only
Bank Holiday 2026: dates by state
- Bank Holiday restrictedNSWBanks and some financial institutions only
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When is Bank Holiday in 2026?
Bank Holiday: Mon 3 Aug 2026 (NSW).
Is Bank Holiday a public holiday, and where?
It is a public holiday in NSW only. A NSW curiosity from 1912: the first Monday in August is a holiday for banks and certain financial institutions only, so most people work while the tellers rest.