Easter Sunday 2026 in Australia
Easter Sunday 2026 in Australia is on
Sunday, April 5, 2026
211 days ago
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About Easter Sunday 2026
Easter Sunday 2026 falls on Sunday, April 5.
Easter Sunday is a public holiday in six of Australia's eight states and territories, a recent change led by New South Wales in 2011. Western Australia and Tasmania are the holdouts. The declaration mainly guarantees penalty rates for Sunday workers.
Easter Sunday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 5, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | March 28, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Easter Sunday 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 4 | Sat | Easter Saturday | 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
- Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Date rule
- First Sunday after the first full moon on or after the March equinox
- Legal status
- Public holiday in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT and NT; not in WA or Tasmania
- Timeline
- NSW 2011, VIC 2016, QLD 2017, SA and NT 2024
- Main effect
- Public holiday penalty rates for people who work the Sunday
- Traditions
- Church services, egg hunts, the Easter Bilby, Sydney Royal Easter Show
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Sunday in 2026?
Easter Sunday 2026 is on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Is Easter Sunday a day off in 2026?
Easter Sunday 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 Sunday 2026?
Easter Sunday 2026 was 211 days ago, on April 5, 2026.