Australian calendar
Every Date Worth Remembering
Public holidays, gift-worthy occasions and cultural moments across Australia — in order. The next one to think about is highlighted below, and rolls forward automatically as each date passes.
Next up
Melbourne Cup Day
Tuesday 3 November 2026
First Tuesday of November. Public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne; race-day fashion elsewhere.
Cultural dateTomorrowChristmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026
The big one. Start early — see our last-minute guide if you don't.
Public holidayin 53 daysBoxing Day
Saturday 26 December 2026
National public holiday. Sales, leftovers and cricket.
Public holidayin 54 daysNew Year's Eve
Thursday 31 December 2026
Bubbles, a good playlist, a handwritten note for the year ahead.
Cultural datein 59 daysNew Year's Day
Friday 1 January 2027
National public holiday. A soft reset — think journals, wellness kits or a fresh candle.
Public holidayin 60 daysAustralia Day
Tuesday 26 January 2027
National public holiday. Local produce, Aussie-made goods and outdoor gear all land well.
Public holidayin 85 daysValentine's Day
Sunday 14 February 2027
For partners and secret crushes. Chocolates, flowers, an experience or a thoughtful note.
Gift occasionin 104 daysInternational Women's Day
Monday 8 March 2027
Celebrate the women in your life — mentors, mums, friends and colleagues.
Cultural datein 126 daysGood Friday
Friday 26 March 2027
National public holiday. Long weekend — a good moment for hampers and home comforts.
Public holidayin 144 daysEaster Saturday
Saturday 27 March 2027
Public holiday in most states.
Public holidayin 145 daysEaster Sunday
Sunday 28 March 2027
Chocolate eggs for the kids, a nice bottle for the hosts.
Gift occasionin 146 daysEaster Monday
Monday 29 March 2027
National public holiday. The last day of the long weekend.
Public holidayin 147 daysAnzac Day
Sunday 25 April 2027
National day of remembrance. Quiet, respectful — not a commercial gifting day.
Public holidayin 174 daysMother's Day
Sunday 9 May 2027
Second Sunday in May. Flowers, ceramics, a shared meal — see our Mum guide.
Gift occasionin 188 daysKing's Birthday (most states)
Monday 14 June 2027
Second Monday of June in ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC. QLD observes in October; WA in September.
Public holidayin 224 daysNAIDOC Week begins
Sunday 4 July 2027
First Sunday of July — celebrate First Nations history, culture and achievement.
Cultural datein 244 daysFather's Day (Australia)
Sunday 5 September 2027
First Sunday of September in AU (not June like the US). See our Dad guide.
Gift occasionin 307 daysKing's Birthday (WA)
Monday 27 September 2027
Observed on the Monday closest to 30 September in Western Australia.
Public holidayin 329 days
Public holidays vary between states and territories — dates above show the national or most-widely-observed date. Check your state's calendar for local variations (e.g. Labour Day, Show Day, King's Birthday in QLD and WA).