Staying on top of public holidays is crucial for every Australian business. From managing payroll and leave requests to ensuring compliance, an accurate holiday schedule is essential.
Since your payroll and HR processes run on the financial year, we’ve compiled a definitive guide to Australia’s national, state, and territory public holidays for the upcoming 2025-26 financial year (1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026).
National Public Holidays
These dates are observed across all states and territories.
- Christmas Day: Thursday, 25 December 2025
- Boxing Day: Friday, 26 December 2025
- New Year’s Day: Thursday, 1 January 2026
- Australia Day: Monday, 26 January 2026 (observed)
- Good Friday: Friday, 3 April 2026
- Easter Saturday: Saturday, 4 April 2026
- Easter Monday: Monday, 6 April 2026
- Anzac Day: Saturday, 25 April 2026 (public holiday observed on Monday, 27 April 2026, where it falls on a weekend, but not in all states/territories)
State and Territory Holidays
In addition to the national holidays, here are the specific dates for each state and territory.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Labour Day: Monday, 6 October 2025
- Reconciliation Day: Monday, 1 June 2026
- King’s Birthday: Monday, 8 June 2026
New South Wales (NSW)
- Labour Day: Monday, 6 October 2025
- King’s Birthday: Monday, 8 June 2026
Northern Territory (NT)
- Picnic Day: Monday, 4 August 2025
- May Day: Monday, 5 May 2026
- King’s Birthday: Monday, 8 June 2026
Queensland (QLD)
- King’s Birthday: Monday, 6 October 2025
- Labour Day: Monday, 4 May 2026
South Australia (SA)
- Labour Day: Monday, 6 October 2025
- King’s Birthday: Monday, 8 June 2026
Tasmania (TAS)
- Recreation Day: Monday, 3 November 2025
- Tasmania Day: Monday, 30 March 2026 (local holiday)
- Eight Hours Day: Monday, 9 March 2026
- Easter Tuesday: Tuesday, 7 April 2026
- King’s Birthday: Monday, 8 June 2026
Victoria (VIC)
- Melbourne Cup: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
- Labour Day: Monday, 9 March 2026
- King’s Birthday: Monday, 8 June 2026
Western Australia (WA)
- King’s Birthday: Monday, 29 September 2025
- Labour Day: Monday, 2 March 2026
- Western Australia Day: Monday, 1 June 2026
Please note: This list includes the major public holidays for each state and territory. Some local and regional holidays may also apply. Always double-check with the official state or territory government websites for the most up-to-date and complete information.
Also please check with the FairWork Ombudsman for the most up to date list.
Managing complex public holiday pay rates and employee leave requests can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. An automated HRIS with integrated payroll can streamline your processes and ensure compliance year-round.
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