Australian Public Holidays

Australian Public Holidays Australian Public Holidays

Australia enjoys public holiday's and long weekends throughout the year.

The links below are direct to each state and its upcoming public holiday.

Some public holidays are state-based meaning they are only enjoyed in the one state like #WA Day in Western Australia Day, Grand Final Friday in Victoria and Reconciliation Day in Canberra.

Some states have public holidays for the same event but on different dates like May Day (Labour Day).

Many other dates are celebrated but are not official public holidays gazetted with a day off like St Patricks Day and Bastille Day.

Australian Public Holidays

EKKA 2026 | Royal Queensland Show
When: Saturday 8th August 2026 to Sunday 16th August 2026
Saturday 8th August 2026 - Sunday 16th August 2026* Brisbane Showgrounds The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland's largest and most loved annual event, attracting on average.. Show More..

Grand Final Friday 2026 - Public Holiday
When: Friday 25th September 2026
Address: Geelong
Friday 25th September 2026 is a public holiday in Victoria, starting a long weekend that includes the AFL grand final. Grand Final Friday gives Victorians a day off to get ready fo.. Show More..

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