Australia Day has already passed this year.
Friday, January 26, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, January 26, 2024
- Day of the week
- Friday
- 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 Friday in 2024, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Australia, Australia Day is on January 26, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Australia Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Australia Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Australia.
Australia Day was on January 26, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Australia Day in Australia is on January 27, 2025.
Other public holidays in Australia 2024
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Labour DayMar 4
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 11
- Canberra DayMar 11
- Eight Hours DayMar 11
- Good FridayMar 29
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Mar 30
- Easter SundayMar 31
- Easter MondayApr 1
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 6
- Reconciliation DayMay 27
- Western Australia DayJun 3
- King's BirthdayJun 10
- Picnic DayAug 5
- Friday before AFL Grand FinalSep 27
- Melbourne CupNov 5
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The Australia Day date for Australia 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays