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Northern Territory Public Holidays 2028

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.

  1. Mon
    New Year's Day (observed)
  2. Wed
    Australia Day
  3. Fri
    Good Friday
  4. Sat
    Saturday before Easter Sunday
  5. Sun
    Easter Sunday
  6. Mon
    Easter Monday
  7. Tue
    Anzac Day
  8. Mon
    May Day
  9. Mon
    King's Birthday
  10. Fri
    Alice Springs Show Day
    Alice Springs only
  11. Fri
    Tennant Creek Show Day
    Tennant Creek only
  12. Fri
    Katherine Show Day
    Katherine only
  13. Fri
    Darwin Show Day
    Darwin only
  14. Mon
    Picnic Day
  15. Fri
    Borroloola Show Day
    Borroloola only
  16. Sun
    Christmas Eve part-day
    Part-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
  17. Mon
    Christmas Day
  18. Tue
    Boxing Day
  19. Sun
    New Year's Eve part-day
    Part-day holiday, 7pm to midnight

Long weekends in Northern Territory 2028

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

  1. The Christmas stretch Sat 23 Dec – Mon 1 Jan: 10 days off for 3 days of leave
  2. Easter bridge Thu 13 – Mon 17 Apr: 5 days off for 1 day of leave
  3. The Anzac Day stretch Tue 25 Apr – Mon 1 May: 7 days off for 3 days of leave
  4. New Year bridge Sat 1 – Tue 4 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 2028?

Northern Territory has 12 statewide public holidays in 2028, 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.