Harmony Week / Harmony Day 2026 in Australia
Harmony Week / Harmony Day 2026 in Australia is on
Saturday, March 21, 2026
226 days ago
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About Harmony Week / Harmony Day 2026
Harmony Week / Harmony Day 2026 falls on Saturday, March 21. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Harmony Day, March 21, anchors Australia's Harmony Week — a government-backed celebration of the country's multicultural population. It is an observance, not a public holiday: schools and workplaces mark it with orange clothing, shared food and cultural events.
Harmony Week / Harmony Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 21, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | March 21, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Harmony Week / Harmony Day 2026
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- 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)
Other holidays in March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3 | Tue | King Island Show | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 9 | Mon | Canberra Day | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 9 | Mon | Adelaide Cup Day | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Date rule
- March 21, within Harmony Week (the week including March 21)
- Legal status
- Observance — not a public holiday; schools and offices open
- First held
- 1999, launched by the Howard government; Harmony Week since 2019
- UN link
- Same date as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- Color and slogan
- Orange; "Everyone Belongs"
Frequently asked questions
What day is Harmony Week / Harmony Day in 2026?
Harmony Week / Harmony Day 2026 is on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Is Harmony Week / Harmony Day a day off in 2026?
Harmony Week / Harmony Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Harmony Week / Harmony Day 2026?
Harmony Week / Harmony Day 2026 was 226 days ago, on March 21, 2026.