🇦🇺 Australia Day in Australia

Australia Day is a public holiday observed in Australia. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Australia.

This year, Australia Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Australia Day', 'date_iso': '2026-01-26', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 1, 26), 'date_display': '26 Jan 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in Australia.

Next year, Australia Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Australia Day', 'date_iso': '2027-01-26', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 1, 26), 'date_display': '26 Jan 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Tuesday'} in Australia. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Australia Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Australia Day', 'date_iso': '2025-01-26', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 1, 26), 'date_display': '26 Jan 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Sunday'} in Australia.

Yes, Australia Day is recognized as a public holiday in Australia. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Australia Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Australia holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.