Northern Territory Public Holidays 2026
All 12 statewide dates, plus 5 regional days, checked against the NT Government Gazette.
Next public holiday in Northern Territory: Christmas Day on Fri 25 Dec.
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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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- Thu New Year's Eve part-dayPart-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
Long weekends in Northern Territory 2026
The best-value dates once public holidays and weekends line up.
- The Christmas stretch
- Easter bridge
- New Year bridge
- Australia Day bridge
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Plan long weekends for NTNorthern 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 official government data.
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.