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National & State/Territory Holidays (2025 - 2030)
National Public Holidays
Observed across all Australian states and territoriesNew South Wales
State & Regional Public HolidaysUse our Australian long weekends planner to turn public holidays into extended breaks by planning your leave strategically.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2026 - 20230 (VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, SA, NT, ACT & TAS)
Use this public holidays 2026 calendar to instantly check Australian public holiday dates by year and state — including NSW public holidays, Victoria public holidays, QLD public holidays, public holidays WA, and public holidays SA. It’s built for fast planning across 2025 to 2030, with a strong focus on the most searched year: public holidays 2026.
Public Holidays 2026 (Australia) — What this calendar Does
If you’re searching for 2026 public holidays or public holidays Australia 2026, Australia labour day victoria 2026 this calculator-style calendar is designed to answer the questions people actually ask:
- Check public holidays NSW 2026, public holidays VICTORIA 2026, public holidays QLD 2026, public holidays WA 2026, and public holidays SA 2026 without hunting multiple websites.
- Understand observed / substitute holidays when dates fall on weekends (and what changes by state).
- Plan leave smarter by combining public holidays into long weekends and short breaks.
- Use the dates for payroll, rostering, and timesheets — especially when penalty rates apply.
Why state-based public holidays matter
Australian public holidays are not identical nationwide. Many are state or territory specific (and some can vary by region). That’s why we split results into clear sections for NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and ACT — plus a dedicated call-out for Melbourne public holidays.
Tip: Use this page as your single reference for public holidays 2025, public holidays 2026, and all years through 2030.
Public holidays 2026 typically attracts the highest “planning” intent — leave requests, school planning, travel and roster scheduling.
When a holiday lands on a weekend, many states apply an observed (substitute) day. Your exact date can differ by state, so always check the state section.
Pair this with your pay tools (tax, salary, overtime) to estimate take-home pay when public holiday rates or roster changes apply.
State Wise NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD & ACT Public Holidays (2025–2030)
Go directly to the State and Year you choose from the Field Territory / State drop down list of Calander. Whether you're looking for nsw public holidays, victoria public holidays, qld public holidays, public holidays wa, public holidays sa, or melbourne public holidays, our Australian Public Holidays Calender has you sorted.
Public Holidays NSW 2026
Find public holidays NSW for 2025–2030, including NSW public holidays 2026.
Public Holidays Victoria 2026
View Victoria public holidays, public holidays VICTORIA 2026 and labour day victoria 2026 in one place.
Public Holidays QLD 2026
Check QLD public holidays with a strong focus on public holidays QLD 2026.
Public Holidays WA 2026
Browse public holidays WA including WA public holidays 2026.
Public Holidays SA 2026
See public holidays SA plus SA public holidays 2026 and beyond.
Public Holidays ACT + Melbourne 2026
ACT holidays for planning, plus Melbourne public holidays call-outs where relevant.
How to use this Public Holidays Calendar (best practice)
- Select your year (start with public holidays 2026 if you’re planning ahead).
- Choose your state/territory (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT).
- Review whether any dates show an observed holiday when the official date falls on a weekend.
- Use the result for leave planning, payroll scheduling, and timesheets.
This calendar is designed to be a single reference for: public holidays 2025, public holidays 2026, and all years up to 2030 — including state-specific searches like public holidays Victoria 2026, public holidays NSW 2026, public holidays QLD 2026, and public holidays WA 2026.
FAQs
How do I find public holidays for my state (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT)?
Choose your year (for planning ahead, start with public holidays 2026) and then select your state/territory. This instantly filters results for NSW public holidays, Victoria public holidays, QLD public holidays, public holidays WA, public holidays SA, and ACT public holidays.
Best for 2025–2030 planningWhy are public holiday dates different between states?
Some holidays are national, but many are state or territory specific. In addition, observed (substitute) days can differ when a holiday falls on a weekend. That’s why the calendar splits results by state instead of showing one generic list.
What does “observed” or “substitute” public holiday mean?
If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a state may declare an observed (substitute) day on a nearby weekday. This means the “day off” (and payroll rates) may apply to the observed day rather than the calendar date.
- Always check your state section for the observed date.
- Employers may apply different pay rules depending on awards/agreements.
Where can I check NSW public holidays 2026 and public holidays NSW 2025?
Use the NSW filter and select the year. This covers high-intent searches like public holidays NSW 2026, NSW public holidays 2026, public holidays NSW 2025, and NSW public holidays 2025 in one place — without switching pages.
Do Melbourne public holidays differ from Victoria public holidays?
Some holidays are more relevant at a city or regional level. If you’re searching for Melbourne public holidays, this page includes Melbourne-focused guidance alongside the broader Victoria public holidays view.
Is this public holidays calendar free to use?
Yes — it’s free. Use it for quick checks, leave planning, payroll prep, rostering, and timesheets across 2025–2030 (including public holidays 2026).