Picnic Day 2027 in Australia
Picnic Day 2027 in Australia is on
Monday, August 2, 2027
276 days away
There are 276 days until Picnic Day 2027 in Australia — Monday, August 2, 2027.
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About Picnic Day 2027
Picnic Day 2027 falls on Monday, August 2. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, July 31.
Picnic Day is a public holiday in Australia's Northern Territory on the first Monday in August. Born from railway workers' annual picnic outings, it now anchors a winter long weekend of races, community picnics and the Darwin Cup carnival.
Picnic Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 2, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Picnic Day 2027
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in August 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | Mon | Bank Holiday | State/territory holiday |
| Aug 11 | Wed | Royal Queensland Show Day (Brisbane) | State/territory holiday |
| Aug 13 | Fri | Borroloola Show Day | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, August 2, 2027
- Date rule
- First Monday in August
- Legal status
- Public holiday in the Northern Territory only
- Origins
- Annual railway workers' picnics at Adelaide River, revived in 1936 after a decade-long lapse
- Season
- The Top End's dry season — the NT's prime time for outdoor events
- Signature events
- Darwin Cup race day and the Harts Range bush races near Alice Springs
Frequently asked questions
What day is Picnic Day in 2027?
Picnic Day 2027 is on Monday, August 2, 2027.
Is Picnic Day a day off in 2027?
Picnic Day 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 Picnic Day 2027?
There are 276 days until Picnic Day 2027 (August 2, 2027) as of today.