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Holidays in Australia 2028

Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: August 26, 2026

Australia observes 9 public holidays in 2028. 8 fall on a weekday and 1 land on a weekend, leaving 252 business days across the year on the national-only count.

2028 public holidays calendar

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1Saturday (weekend)New Year's Day
Jan 3MondayNew Year's Day (additional)
Jan 26WednesdayAustralia Day
Apr 14FridayGood Friday
Apr 17MondayEaster Monday
Apr 25TuesdayANZAC Day
Jun 12MondayKing's Birthday
Dec 25MondayChristmas Day
Dec 26TuesdayBoxing Day

2028 year summary

Total days

366

Weekend days

106

Public holidays on weekdays

8

Working days

252

The 1 weekend-falling public holidays in 2028 are absorbed into the regular Saturday and Sunday count, so the working-day reduction comes only from the 8 weekday-falling entries. Australia's national list is the eight days named in section 115(1)(a) of the Fair Work Act 2009. Those are eight bare dates with no weekend rule attached: sections 115(1)(b) and 115(2) hand declaration and substitution to state and territory law, so the extra weekday after a Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year's Day that falls on a weekend is granted by each state, not federally. Years with such a weekend date therefore list more than eight, and the extra day is marked additional. Seven of the eight jurisdictions grant it on top of the weekend date, which stays a public holiday; Tasmania substitutes instead. State-specific days such as Labour Day variants, Melbourne Cup Day, and the King's Birthday date are excluded from this national-only set.

Holidays not included

Each Australian state and territory sets its own holiday calendar under the relevant Public Holidays Act. Labour Day variations by state (March in WA, May in QLD, October in NSW/SA/ACT), Melbourne Cup Day (Victorian banks), Easter Saturday (most states except WA and TAS), and the Queen's Birthday or King's Birthday observance shifts are excluded. Layer state-specific dates into Advanced options.

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Sources and verification

Official source: Fair Work Ombudsman (fairwork.gov.au) (opens in a new tab)

Cross-checked against this source on August 26, 2026.

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Australia Holidays 2028 - FAQ

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2028?
Australia observes 9 public holidays in 2028. Of those, 8 fall on a weekday and 1 land on a weekend. The complete list with dates and weekday placements is in the calendar table above.
How many business days does Australia have in 2028?
Australia has 252 business days in 2028 on the national-only count, after subtracting 106 weekend days and 8 weekday-falling public holidays. Regional or industry-specific holidays may further reduce the count for narrower contract definitions.
Which 2028 national public holiday dates fall on a weekday?
8 of Australia's 9 public holidays in 2028 fall on a weekday and reduce the business days count: New Year's Day (additional) (Monday, January 3); Australia Day (Wednesday, January 26); Good Friday (Friday, April 14); Easter Monday (Monday, April 17); ANZAC Day (Tuesday, April 25); King's Birthday (Monday, June 12); Christmas Day (Monday, December 25); Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26).
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend and how are they handled?
1 public holidays in 2028 fall on a weekend: New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day are set by each state and territory, not federally. Seven jurisdictions grant the following Monday or Tuesday on top of the weekend date, which stays a public holiday; Tasmania moves the day instead. The added weekday is listed above and marked additional.