Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2026 in Australia
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About Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2026
Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2026 falls on Friday, September 25. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, September 27.
The Friday before the AFL Grand Final is a Victorian public holiday, usually the last Friday in September. Introduced in 2015, it gives the whole state a day off for the parade and buildup before Australian football's championship game.
Friday before the AFL Grand Final in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 25, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | September 24, 2027 | Friday | — |
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Holidays after Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, September 25, 2026
- Date rule
- The Friday before the AFL Grand Final — usually the last Friday in September, proclaimed annually
- Legal status
- Victorian public holiday, statewide
- First held
- 2015, under Premier Daniel Andrews' Labor government
- The event
- AFL Grand Final parade Friday; the championship game follows on Saturday at the MCG
- Also called
- AFL Grand Final Eve, Grand Final Friday
Frequently asked questions
What day is Friday before the AFL Grand Final in 2026?
Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2026 is on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Is Friday before the AFL Grand Final a day off in 2026?
Friday before the AFL Grand Final is a state/territory holiday in the states and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2026?
Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2026 was 38 days ago, on September 25, 2026.