New Year's Day 2026 in Australia
New Year's Day 2026 in Australia is on
Thursday, January 1, 2026
305 days ago
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About New Year's Day 2026
New Year's Day 2026 falls on Thursday, January 1. It falls on a Thursday — take Friday, January 2 off for a four-day weekend.
New Year's Day, January 1, is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory. Banks, government offices and most businesses close, and when it falls on a weekend the following Monday becomes a holiday as well.
New Year's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after New Year's Day 2026
- Jan 26, 2026 Australia Day 2026 (Monday)
- 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)
Other holidays in January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | Wed | Devonport Cup | State/territory holiday |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Australia Day | National public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Date rule
- January 1
- Observed rule
- Falls on a weekend: following Monday is a holiday (additional day in most states; substitute in Tasmania)
- Legal status
- Public holiday in all six states and both territories
- Who gets it off
- Most employees; those working typically earn penalty rates under the Fair Work system
- Season
- Mid-summer in Australia, during the long school vacation
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2026?
New Year's Day 2026 is on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Is New Year's Day a day off in 2026?
New Year's Day is a national public holiday across Australia, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until New Year's Day 2026?
New Year's Day 2026 was 305 days ago, on January 1, 2026.