Australian Public Holidays
To ensure that your operations run smoothly and efficiently, we’ve created this dedicated space to keep you informed about national and state-specific public holidays that might impact your freight movements. We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay updated and make any necessary adjustments to your shipping schedules.
2026 Public Holidays
January
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January 1st - New Year's Day (All states and territories)
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January 26th - Australia Day (All states and territories)
February
No public holidays
March
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March 3rd - Labour Day (Western Australia)
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March 9th - Labour Day (Victoria)
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March 9th - Adelaide Cup Day (South Australia)
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March 9th - Canberra Day (Australian Capital Territory)
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March 9th - Eight Hours Day (Tasmania)
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March 20th - Albury Cup (Alburyregion only)
- March 26th - Good Friday (All states and territories)
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March 29th - Easter Monday (All states and territories)
April
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April 25th - Anzac Day (All states and territories)
May
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May 3rd- Labour Day (Queensland)
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May 3rd - May Day (Northern Territory)
- May 31st - Australian Reconciliation Day (Australian Capital Territory)
June
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June 7th - WA Day (Western Australia)
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June 14th - King's Birthday (All states and territories except Western Australia)
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June 18th - Mackay Show Day (Mackay)
July
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July 1st - Northern Territory Day (Northern Territory)
August
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August 12th - Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane)
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August 28th - Gold Coast Show Day (Gold Coast)
September
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September 25th - Friday before AFL Grand Final (Victoria)
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September 27th - Monarch's Birthday (Western Australia)
October
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October 4th - Labour Day (New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory & South Australia)
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October 4th - Queensland Day (Queensland)
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October 21st - Geelong Cup (Geelong region only) - Our Geelong branch will be open & operational
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October 30th - Bendigo Cup (Bendigo region only)
November
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November 2nd - Melbourne Cup (Victoria)
- November 2nd - Recreation Day (Tasmania)
December
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December 25 - Christmas Day (All states and territories)
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December 26 - Boxing Day (All states and territories)
