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When is the Darwin Show Day holiday?

The next Darwin Show Day public holiday is Fri 23 Jul 2027, in the Darwin area.

Darwin's show holiday is the fourth Friday in July, the Friday of the Royal Darwin Show. It applies in the Darwin area only; Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Borroloola have their own show Fridays. Also searched as Royal Darwin Show.

State
Northern Territory
Public holiday in
The Darwin area
Usually
A Friday in late July

  1. Darwin Show Day holiday 2025

    Darwin Show Day
    Darwin only
    3 days off in a row with the weekend (Fri 25 – Sun 27 Jul)
    All NT show days 2025 Every NT public holiday 2025

  2. Darwin Show Day holiday 2026

    Darwin Show Day
    Darwin only
    3 days off in a row with the weekend (Fri 24 – Sun 26 Jul)
    All NT show days 2026 Every NT public holiday 2026

  3. Darwin Show Day holiday 2027

    Darwin Show Day
    Darwin only
    3 days off in a row with the weekend (Fri 23 – Sun 25 Jul)
    All NT show days 2027 Every NT public holiday 2027

  4. Darwin Show Day holiday 2028

    Darwin Show Day
    Darwin only
    3 days off in a row with the weekend (Fri 28 – Sun 30 Jul)
    All NT show days 2028 Every NT public holiday 2028

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Darwin Show Day holiday FAQ

Is the Darwin Show Day a public holiday?

Yes, in the Darwin area. Darwin's show holiday is the fourth Friday in July, the Friday of the Royal Darwin Show. It applies in the Darwin area only; Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Borroloola have their own show Fridays.

When is the Darwin Show Day holiday in 2026?

Darwin Show Day: Fri 24 Jul 2026 (Darwin only).

When is the Darwin Show Day holiday in 2027?

Darwin Show Day: Fri 23 Jul 2027 (Darwin only).

Does the Darwin Show Day holiday make a long weekend?

In 2027, yes: with the surrounding weekend it gives the Darwin area 3 days off in a row (Fri 23 – Sun 25 Jul), before spending any annual leave.