Victoria Public Holidays 2026
All 13 statewide dates, plus 1 regional day, verified against the Victorian Government's Important Dates dataset.
Next public holiday in Victoria: Christmas Day on Fri 25 Dec.
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- Tue Melbourne metro; some regional areas hold local show days instead
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Long weekends in Victoria 2026
The best-value dates once public holidays and weekends line up.
- The Christmas stretch
- Easter bridge
- New Year bridge
- Australia Day bridge
Outside metropolitan Melbourne, some councils swap Melbourne Cup Day for a local show or race day, gazetted each year; check your council.
Spotted a wrong date? Report it and we will check it against the gazette.
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The planner ranks the best Victorian combos - like 3 days of leave for 10 straight days off.
Plan long weekends for VICVictoria FAQ
How many public holidays does Victoria have in 2026?
Victoria has 13 statewide public holidays in 2026, plus 1 regional day observed only in particular areas. The full list above is generated from VIC's holiday rules and checked against official government data.
Is Melbourne Cup Day a holiday everywhere in Victoria?
Melbourne metro, yes. Plenty of regional councils swap it for their local show day instead - check yours if you're outside the metro area.
Is the Saturday before Easter Sunday really a public holiday?
In Victoria, yes - a genuine public holiday, even though most of us were off anyway. Penalty rates apply.