Good Friday 2026 in Australia
Good Friday 2026 in Australia is on
Friday, April 3, 2026
213 days ago
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About Good Friday 2026
Good Friday 2026 falls on Friday, April 3. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, April 5.
Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory. It is one of the quietest days on the Australian calendar: most stores must close by law in several states, and nearly all workers get a paid day off.
Good Friday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 3, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Good Friday 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 4 | Sat | Easter Saturday | State/territory 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
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Date rule
- Friday before Easter Sunday (late March to late April)
- Legal status
- Public holiday in all 6 states and both territories
- Who gets it off
- Nearly all employees, with paid leave or penalty rates under the Fair Work Act
- Trading
- Restricted trading day in NSW, QLD, SA and WA — most large stores must close
- Part of
- Four-day Easter long weekend, Good Friday through Easter Monday
Frequently asked questions
What day is Good Friday in 2026?
Good Friday 2026 is on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Is Good Friday a day off in 2026?
Good Friday is a national public holiday across Australia, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Good Friday 2026?
Good Friday 2026 was 213 days ago, on April 3, 2026.