Victoria holidays 2026
Victoria has 13 public holidays in 2026: 8 national public holidays and 5 Victoria-specific holidays. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
National public holidays observed in Victoria
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day National public holiday | — | |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Australia Day National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day National public holiday | — | No replacement holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. |
| Jun 8 | Mon | King's Birthday National public holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day National public holiday | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day National public holiday | Mon, Dec 28 |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in Victoria
Public holidays in Victoria that the rest of Australia does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9 | Mon | Labour Day State/territory holiday | — | |
| Apr 4 | Sat | Easter Saturday State/territory holiday | — | Officially 'Saturday before Easter Sunday'. |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday State/territory holiday | — | Public holiday since 2016. |
| Sep 25 | Fri | Friday before the AFL Grand Final State/territory holiday | — | |
| Nov 3 | Tue | Melbourne Cup Day State/territory holiday | — | Statewide unless a local council has substituted a local racing/show day. |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Harmony Week / Harmony Day Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jul 5 | Sun | NAIDOC Week (first day) Observance | — | |
| Sep 6 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Observance | — |
Long weekends in Victoria, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Victoria have in 2026?
Victoria has 13 public holidays in 2026: 8 national public holidays plus 5 Victoria-specific holidays (Labour Day, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Friday before the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Day).
What is the next holiday in Victoria?
The next holiday in Victoria is Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Tomorrow).
Are Victoria holidays the same as the rest of Australia?
Mostly. Victoria observes the national public holidays shared across Australia, plus its own: Labour Day, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Friday before the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Day. Other states and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the state you need.