Northern Territory Public Holidays 2027

All 14 statewide dates, plus 5 regional days, checked against the NT Government Gazette.

Next public holiday in Northern Territory: Christmas Day on Fri 25 Dec.

  1. Fri
  2. Tue
  3. Fri
  4. Sat
  5. Sun
  6. Mon
  7. Mon
  8. Mon
  9. Mon
  10. Fri
    Alice Springs only
  11. Fri
    Tennant Creek only
  12. Fri
    Katherine only
  13. Fri
    Darwin only
  14. Mon
  15. Fri
    Borroloola only
  16. Fri
    Christmas Eve part-day
    Part-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
  17. Sat
  18. Sun
  19. Mon
  20. Tue
  21. Fri
    New Year's Eve part-day
    Part-day holiday, 7pm to midnight

Long weekends in Northern Territory 2027

The best-value dates once public holidays and weekends line up.

  1. The Christmas stretch Sat 25 Dec – Mon 3 Jan: 10 days off for 3 days of leave
  2. Easter bridge Thu 25 – Mon 29 Mar: 5 days off for 1 day of leave
  3. New Year bridge Fri 1 – Mon 4 Jan: 4 days off for 1 day of leave
  4. Australia Day bridge Sat 23 – Tue 26 Jan: 4 days off for 1 day of leave
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Northern Territory FAQ

How many public holidays does Northern Territory have in 2027?

Northern Territory has 14 statewide public holidays in 2027, 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.