Australia Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 26, 2023
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 4
- Day of year
- 26
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Long-weekend planner
Australia Day falls on a Thursday in 2023. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Australia, Australia Day is on January 26, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Australia Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Australia Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Australia.
Australia Day was on January 26, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Australia Day in Australia is on January 26, 2024.
Other public holidays in Australia 2023
- New Year's DayJan 2
- Labour DayMar 6
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 13
- Canberra DayMar 13
- Eight Hours DayMar 13
- Good FridayApr 7
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Apr 8
- Easter SundayApr 9
- Easter MondayApr 10
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 1
- Reconciliation DayMay 29
- Western Australia DayJun 5
- King's BirthdayJun 12
- Picnic DayAug 7
- Friday before AFL Grand FinalSep 29
- Melbourne CupNov 7
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The Australia Day date for Australia 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays