Easter Tuesday 2026 in Australia
Easter Tuesday 2026 in Australia is on
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
209 days ago
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About Easter Tuesday 2026
Easter Tuesday 2026 falls on Tuesday, April 7. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, April 6 off for a four-day weekend.
Easter Tuesday, the day after Easter Monday, is a restricted statutory holiday in Tasmania. It applies mainly to Tasmanian State Service employees and workers under certain awards, giving them a five-day Easter break the rest of Australia does not get.
Easter Tuesday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 7, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | March 30, 2027 | Tuesday | — |
Holidays after Easter Tuesday 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 6 | Mon | Easter Monday | National public holiday |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day | National public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Date rule
- The Tuesday after Easter Monday (late March to late April)
- Legal status
- Restricted statutory holiday under Tasmania's Statutory Holidays Act 2000
- Who gets it
- Tasmanian State Service employees and workers whose awards or agreements include it
- Where
- Tasmania only — no other Australian state observes Easter Tuesday
- Effect
- Extends Easter into a five-day break, Good Friday through Tuesday, for covered workers
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Tuesday in 2026?
Easter Tuesday 2026 is on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Is Easter Tuesday a day off in 2026?
Easter Tuesday 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 Tuesday 2026?
Easter Tuesday 2026 was 209 days ago, on April 7, 2026.