Australia Day has already passed this year.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, January 26, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 5
- Day of year
- 26
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Long-weekend planner
Australia Day falls on a Monday in 2026, 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, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Australia Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Australia Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Australia.
Australia Day was on January 26, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Australia Day in Australia is on January 26, 2027.
Other public holidays in Australia 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Labour DayMar 2
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 9
- Canberra DayMar 9
- Eight Hours DayMar 9
- Good FridayApr 3
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Apr 4
- Easter SundayApr 5
- Easter MondayApr 6
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 4
- Reconciliation DayJun 1
- Western Australia DayJun 1
- King's BirthdayJun 8
- Picnic DayAug 3
- Friday before AFL Grand FinalSep 25
- Melbourne CupNov 3
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 28
About these dates
The Australia Day date for Australia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays