Easter Monday 2026 in Australia
Easter Monday 2026 in Australia is on
Monday, April 6, 2026
210 days ago
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About Easter Monday 2026
Easter Monday 2026 falls on Monday, April 6. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, April 4.
Easter Monday, the day after Easter Sunday, is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory. Government offices, banks, schools and many businesses close, capping a four-day national Easter weekend that has no U.S. equivalent.
Easter Monday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 6, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | March 29, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Easter Monday 2026
- Apr 25, 2026 Anzac Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jun 8, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | National public holiday |
| Apr 4 | Sat | Easter Saturday | State/territory holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | State/territory holiday |
| Apr 7 | Tue | Easter Tuesday | State/territory holiday |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day | National public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, April 6, 2026
- Date rule
- The Monday after Easter Sunday (late March to late April)
- Legal status
- Public holiday in all Australian states and territories; guaranteed under the Fair Work Act
- Origin
- Medieval Easter Week custom, formalized via Britain's Bank Holidays Act 1871
- Traditions
- AFL Easter Monday game, Stawell Gift finals, Oakbank races, Sydney Royal Easter Show
- U.S. comparison
- Not a holiday in the United States; U.S. markets and offices operate normally
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Monday in 2026?
Easter Monday 2026 is on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Is Easter Monday a day off in 2026?
Easter Monday is a national public holiday across Australia, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Easter Monday 2026?
Easter Monday 2026 was 210 days ago, on April 6, 2026.