Labour Day has already passed this year.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, March 2, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Regional (6)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 10
- Day of year
- 61
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Labour Day is observed on 4 separate dates in Australia.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | Monday |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday |
| October 5, 2026 | Monday |
Regions where observed
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Long-weekend planner
Labour 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, Labour Day is observed on March 2, 2026, March 9, 2026, May 4, 2026, October 5, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Labour Day falls on a Monday.
Labour Day is a regional public holiday in Australia, observed in 6 region(s) rather than the whole country.
Labour Day was on March 2, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Labour Day in Australia is on March 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Australia 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Australia DayJan 26
- 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 Labour 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