Australia Public Holidays

Public holidays are listed here.

Public holidays 2026

1 January 2026

26 January 2026

3 April 2026

4 April 2026

6 April 2026

25 April 2026

8 June 2026

8 June 2026

25 December 2026

26 December 2026

Hugh Jackman said, “If I’m a lush at anything, it’s food and drink.” He’s a Sydney boy, and his hometown makes the tastebuds of food lovers salivate.

For backpackers touring Australia's East Coast, tear up the usual itinerary, get adventurous and explore these top five East Coast islands