Australia Public Holidays 2036

New Year’s Day – Tuesday, 1 January
Celebrated with fireworks, parties, and events to welcome the new year.
Australia Day – Saturday, 26 January
Marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, celebrated with parades and ceremonies.

Labour Day (WA Only) – Monday, 3 March
Recognizes workers' rights and fair working conditions in Western Australia.
Canberra Day (ACT Only) – Monday, 10 March
Celebrates the founding of Australia’s capital, Canberra.
Adelaide Cup Day (SA Only) – Monday, 10 March
A major horse racing event and a public holiday in South Australia.
Eight Hours Day (TAS) & Labour Day (VIC) – Monday, 10 March
Honors the introduction of the eight-hour workday in Australia.

Good Friday – Friday, 4 April
Marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed with religious services and reflection.
Easter Saturday – Saturday, 5 April
A day for family gatherings and religious observances.
Easter Sunday – Sunday, 6 April
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday – Monday, 7 April
An extension of the Easter holiday period for rest and relaxation.
ANZAC Day – Friday, 25 April
A national day of remembrance for Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served in wars.

Labour Day (QLD & NT Only) – Monday, 5 May
Celebrates workers’ rights in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Western Australia Day (WA Only) – Monday, 2 June
Recognizes the history and achievements of Western Australia.

King’s Birthday (All states except WA & QLD) – Monday, 9 June
Celebrates the reigning monarch’s official birthday.
Reconciliation Day (ACT Only) – Monday, 26 May
Encourages unity and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Picnic Day (NT Only) – Monday, 4 August
A Northern Territory holiday for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Royal Queensland Show Day (QLD Only - Brisbane Area Only) – Wednesday, 13 August
A holiday celebrating the Brisbane Exhibition, featuring agricultural shows and entertainment.

King’s Birthday (WA Only) – Monday, 22 September
Western Australia observes the monarch’s birthday on this date.
Friday before AFL Grand Final (VIC Only - Subject to AFL Schedule) – Friday, 26 September
A public holiday in Victoria for the Australian Football League Grand Final.

Labour Day (ACT, NSW, SA Only) – Monday, 6 October
Recognizes the contributions of workers in these states.
King’s Birthday (QLD Only) – Monday, 6 October
Queensland observes the monarch’s birthday on this date.

Melbourne Cup Day (VIC Only - Some Regional Areas Exempt) – Tuesday, 4 November
Australia’s most famous horse racing event, widely celebrated in Victoria.

Christmas Day – Thursday, 25 December
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Boxing Day – Friday, 26 December
A traditional day of charity, gift-giving, and major shopping sales.