Valentine's Day 2026 in Australia
Valentine's Day 2026 in Australia is on
Saturday, February 14, 2026
261 days ago
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About Valentine's Day 2026
Valentine's Day 2026 falls on Saturday, February 14. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Valentine's Day is observed in Australia on February 14, the same date as in the United States, but it is not a public holiday anywhere in the country. Nothing closes, and it falls in the middle of the Australian summer.
Valentine's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 14, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | February 14, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Valentine's 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 February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9 | Mon | Royal Hobart Regatta | State/territory holiday |
| Feb 25 | Wed | Launceston Cup | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Date rule
- February 14 every year; the date never moves
- Legal status
- Observance only; not a public holiday in any Australian state or territory
- Named for
- Saint Valentine, an early Christian martyr; feast day set in the late fifth century
- Romantic link
- Traced to Chaucer's Parliament of Fowls, written around 1382
- Season
- Late summer in Australia, so celebrations are commonly outdoors
Frequently asked questions
What day is Valentine's Day in 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 is on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Is Valentine's Day a day off in 2026?
Valentine's Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Valentine's Day 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 was 261 days ago, on February 14, 2026.