Easter Saturday 2026 in Australia
Easter Saturday 2026 in Australia is on
Saturday, April 4, 2026
212 days ago
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About Easter Saturday 2026
Easter Saturday 2026 falls on Saturday, April 4.
Easter Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, is a public holiday in six of Australia's eight states and territories — everywhere except Western Australia and Tasmania. It mainly guarantees penalty rates for weekend workers.
Easter Saturday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 4, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | March 27, 2027 | Saturday | — |
Holidays after Easter Saturday 2026
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- 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)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | National public holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | State/territory holiday |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday | National public holiday |
| Apr 7 | Tue | Easter Tuesday | State/territory holiday |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day | National public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Date rule
- The Saturday before Easter Sunday (late March to late April)
- Legal status
- Public holiday in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT and NT; not in WA or Tasmania
- Official names
- "The day after Good Friday" (QLD); "Saturday before Easter Sunday" (VIC)
- Main effect
- Penalty rates and holiday entitlements for people who work Saturdays
- Church name
- Holy Saturday, the final day of Holy Week
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Saturday in 2026?
Easter Saturday 2026 is on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Is Easter Saturday a day off in 2026?
Easter Saturday 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 Easter Saturday 2026?
Easter Saturday 2026 was 212 days ago, on April 4, 2026.