Darwin Show Day 2026 in Australia
Darwin Show Day 2026 in Australia is on
Friday, July 24, 2026
101 days ago
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About Darwin Show Day 2026
Darwin Show Day 2026 falls on Friday, July 24. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, July 26.
Darwin Show Day is a Northern Territory public holiday held on the fourth Friday in July for the Darwin region only. It marks the Friday of the Royal Darwin Show, and workers in Darwin, Palmerston and Litchfield get the day off.
Darwin Show Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 24, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | July 23, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Darwin Show Day 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 July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3 | Fri | Alice Springs Show Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jul 5 | Sun | NAIDOC Week (first day) | Observance |
| Jul 10 | Fri | Tennant Creek Show Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jul 17 | Fri | Katherine Show Day | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, July 24, 2026
- Date rule
- Fourth Friday in July (the Friday of the Royal Darwin Show)
- Legal status
- Northern Territory regional public holiday
- Where it applies
- Darwin, Palmerston and the Litchfield area only
- The event
- Royal Darwin Show, a three-day agricultural fair at the Darwin Showgrounds, Winnellie
- First show
- Early 1950s; first show on the current Winnellie site in 1952
Frequently asked questions
What day is Darwin Show Day in 2026?
Darwin Show Day 2026 is on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Is Darwin Show Day a day off in 2026?
Darwin Show Day 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 Darwin Show Day 2026?
Darwin Show Day 2026 was 101 days ago, on July 24, 2026.