Northern Territory Public Holidays
Every NT date for 2026 and 2027, checked against the NT Government Gazette.
Next public holiday in Northern Territory: Christmas Day on Fri 25 Dec.
Northern Territory public holidays 2026
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- Fri Alice Springs only
- Fri Tennant Creek only
- Fri Katherine only
- Fri Darwin only
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- Fri Borroloola only
- Thu Christmas Eve part-dayPart-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
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- Mon
- Thu New Year's Eve part-dayPart-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
Full 2026 guide: dates, notes and the calendar view.
Northern Territory public holidays 2027
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- Fri
- Sat
- Sun
- Mon
- Mon
- Mon
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- Fri Alice Springs only
- Fri Tennant Creek only
- Fri Katherine only
- Fri Darwin only
- Mon
- Fri Borroloola only
- Fri Christmas Eve part-dayPart-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
- Sat
- Sun
- Mon
- Tue
- Fri New Year's Eve part-dayPart-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
Best NT long weekends, 2027
- The Christmas stretch
- Easter bridge
- New Year bridge
- Australia Day bridge
Northern Territory FAQ
How many public holidays does Northern Territory have in 2026?
Northern Territory has 12 statewide public holidays in 2026, plus 5 regional days observed only in particular areas. The full list above is generated from NT's holiday rules and checked against the NT Government Gazette.
What is Picnic Day?
A Territory-only holiday on the first Monday in August. The name is the whole brief.
Are there show-day holidays in the NT?
Yes - Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Borroloola each have a local show day. They only apply to their own region, so they are not in the statewide list.