Easter Monday has already passed this year.
Monday, April 6, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, April 6, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 15
- Day of year
- 96
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Long-weekend planner
Easter Monday 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, Easter Monday is on April 6, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Easter Monday falls on a Monday.
Yes. Easter Monday is a public holiday observed nationwide in Australia.
Easter Monday was on April 6, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Easter Monday in Australia is on March 29, 2027.
Other public holidays in Australia 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Australia DayJan 26
- 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
- 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 Easter Monday 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