Picnic Day has already passed this year.
Monday, August 3, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Regional (1)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 32
- Day of year
- 215
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Regions where observed
- Northern Territory
Long-weekend planner
Picnic 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, Picnic Day is on August 3, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Picnic Day falls on a Monday.
Picnic Day is a regional public holiday in Australia, observed in 1 region(s) rather than the whole country.
Picnic Day was on August 3, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Picnic Day in Australia is on August 2, 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
- Easter MondayApr 6
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 4
- Reconciliation DayJun 1
- Western Australia DayJun 1
- King's BirthdayJun 8
- Friday before AFL Grand FinalSep 25
- Melbourne CupNov 3
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 28
About these dates
The Picnic 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