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When is the Katherine Show Day holiday?

The next Katherine Show Day public holiday is Fri 16 Jul 2027, in the Katherine area.

Katherine's show holiday is the third Friday in July, the week before Darwin's. It applies in the Katherine region only, and like the Territory's other show days it is written into the NT Public Holidays Act rather than proclaimed each year.

State
Northern Territory
Public holiday in
The Katherine area
Usually
A Friday in mid July

  1. Katherine Show Day holiday 2025

    Katherine Show Day
    Katherine only
    3 days off in a row with the weekend (Fri 18 – Sun 20 Jul)
    All NT show days 2025 Every NT public holiday 2025

  2. Katherine Show Day holiday 2026

    Katherine Show Day
    Katherine only
    3 days off in a row with the weekend (Fri 17 – Sun 19 Jul)
    All NT show days 2026 Every NT public holiday 2026

  3. Katherine Show Day holiday 2027

    Katherine Show Day
    Katherine only
    3 days off in a row with the weekend (Fri 16 – Sun 18 Jul)
    All NT show days 2027 Every NT public holiday 2027

  4. Katherine Show Day holiday 2028

    Katherine Show Day
    Katherine only
    3 days off in a row with the weekend (Fri 21 – Sun 23 Jul)
    All NT show days 2028 Every NT public holiday 2028

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Katherine Show Day holiday FAQ

Is the Katherine Show Day a public holiday?

Yes, in the Katherine area. Katherine's show holiday is the third Friday in July, the week before Darwin's. It applies in the Katherine region only, and like the Territory's other show days it is written into the NT Public Holidays Act rather than proclaimed each year.

When is the Katherine Show Day holiday in 2026?

Katherine Show Day: Fri 17 Jul 2026 (Katherine only).

When is the Katherine Show Day holiday in 2027?

Katherine Show Day: Fri 16 Jul 2027 (Katherine only).

Does the Katherine Show Day holiday make a long weekend?

In 2027, yes: with the surrounding weekend it gives the Katherine area 3 days off in a row (Fri 16 – Sun 18 Jul), before spending any annual leave.