Easter Sunday has already passed this year.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Where observed
- Regional (7)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 14
- Day of year
- 95
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Regions where observed
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Long-weekend planner
Easter Sunday falls on the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Australia, Easter Sunday is on April 5, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on a Sunday.
Easter Sunday is a regional public holiday in Australia, observed in 7 region(s) rather than the whole country.
Easter Sunday was on April 5, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Easter Sunday in Australia is on March 28, 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 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 Easter Sunday 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