Public Holidays & Year Planner for 2026
Your complete guide to Australian public holidays for 2026. This interactive wallplanner displays national public holidays, state-specific holidays, and local/regional holidays (such as regional show days and race days). Local holidays are categorised separately but are statutory public holidays in their relevant local government areas, shires, or districts.
Key Information & Features:
- National, State & Local Coverage: View nationwide public holidays, state-specific observances, and local/regional holidays including agricultural shows and cup days. Local holidays are statutory in their specific localities.
- Interactive Views: Switch between calendar grid and chronological list views to easily spot long weekends and plan around public holidays.
- Export & Print: Download as PDF for printing or export to ICS format to import into your calendar app (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook).
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Frequently Asked Questions
National/State Holidays are public holidays observed across Australia or within specific states/territories. Local/Regional Holidays (such as agricultural show days and local cup days) are statutory public holidays within their specific local government areas, shires, or districts. Both categories represent official non-working days in their applicable regions.
Local holidays are categorised separately to help you quickly identify which holidays apply to your specific location. While they are statutory public holidays in their relevant localities, they only apply to specific shires, districts, or council areas rather than state-wide or nationally.
The wallplanner includes public holidays for all Australian states and territories. Local show days are listed as regional holidays where they apply.
Yes. Most jurisdictions provide substitute days when a public holiday falls on a weekend. The wallplanner shows the observed holiday dates, and the calculator applies the substitution rules automatically.
Yes. Use Export to PDF for a printable wallplanner or Export to ICS for a calendar file you can import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
No. Shutdown periods and court closure rules are applied in the main Working Day Calculator. The wallplanner focuses on statutory public holidays and regional show days.