How many days until Picnic Day in Australia?
There are 273 days until Picnic Day 2027 in Australia — Monday, August 2, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Picnic Day on Monday, August 2, 2027, set by the rule: First Monday in August. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Picnic Day is a state/territory holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. Picnic Day is a public holiday in Australia's Northern Territory on the first Monday in August. Born from railway workers' annual picnic outnigs, it now anchors a winter long weekend of races, community picnics and the Darwin Cup carnival.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Picnic Day:
- 100 days to go — Saturday, April 24, 2027 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Sunday, June 13, 2027
- 30 days to go — Saturday, July 3, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Monday, July 19, 2027
- 7 days to go — Monday, July 26, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Sunday, August 1, 2027
Picnic Day dates by year
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.
Coming up after Picnic Day
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Picnic Day?
There are 273 days until Picnic Day, which falls on Monday, August 2, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Picnic Day?
There are 39 weekends between now and Picnic Day on August 2 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Picnic Day a day off?
Picnic Day is a state/territory holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.