Territorians enjoy the greatest number of public holidays for 2026 in Australia!
The NT recognises 14 public holidays - and that's not including additional regional holidays.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 |
| Anzac Day | Saturday 25 April 2026 |
| May Day | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June 2026 |
| Alice Springs Show Day (regional) | Friday 3 July 2026 |
| Tennant Creek Show Day (regional) | Friday 10 July 2026 |
| Katherine Show Day (regional) | Friday 17 July 2026 |
| Darwin Show Day (regional) | Friday 24 July 2026 |
| Picnic Day | Monday 3 August 2026 |
| Borroloola Show Day (regional) | Friday 14 August 2026 |
| Christmas Eve * | Thursday 24 December 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 Monday 28 December 2026 |
| New Year's Eve * | Thursday 31 December 2026 |
*Part day holiday - from 7pm to midnight only.
The 5 regional holidays only apply to areas celebrating their annual show days. Use the NT show day regions map to find out which regional holiday applies to your area.
For more information about public holidays in the NT, visit the NT Government website.
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