NAIDOC Week (first day) 2026 in Australia
NAIDOC Week (first day) 2026 in Australia is on
Sunday, July 5, 2026
120 days ago
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About NAIDOC Week (first day) 2026
NAIDOC Week (first day) 2026 falls on Sunday, July 5. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
NAIDOC Week is Australia's national week celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievement, beginning the first Sunday in July. It is an observance, not a public holiday — offices, banks and schools stay open across Australia.
NAIDOC Week (first day) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 5, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | July 4, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after NAIDOC Week (first day) 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3 | Fri | Alice Springs Show Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jul 10 | Fri | Tennant Creek Show Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jul 17 | Fri | Katherine Show Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jul 24 | Fri | Darwin Show Day | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Date rule
- Begins the first Sunday in July and runs for one week
- Legal status
- National observance — not a public holiday in any state or territory
- What NAIDOC stands for
- National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee
- Origins
- 1938 Day of Mourning protest in Sydney; week-long since 1975
- Observed in
- All of Australia, with local events in cities and remote communities
Frequently asked questions
What day is NAIDOC Week (first day) in 2026?
NAIDOC Week (first day) 2026 is on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Is NAIDOC Week (first day) a day off in 2026?
NAIDOC Week (first day) is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until NAIDOC Week (first day) 2026?
NAIDOC Week (first day) 2026 was 120 days ago, on July 5, 2026.