Public Holidays Victoria

Victoria’s calendar of public holidays offers plenty of chances to plan time off across the year. Alongside national public holidays, Victoria observes several state specific dates such as Labour Day and Melbourne Cup Day, which are often used to create long weekends. This guide outlines all VIC public holidays for 2026, covering statewide observances and important notes where dates fall on weekends. Whether you are planning annual leave, managing staff rosters, or lining up school holiday activities, having the correct public holiday dates helps you plan ahead with confidence. Bookmark this page to keep track of key holiday periods across Victoria.

Victoria Public Holidays 2026

  • New Year’s Day – Thursday, 1 January 2026
  • Australia Day – Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Labour Day – Monday, 9 March 2026
  • Good Friday – Friday, 3 April 2026
  • Easter Saturday – Saturday, 4 April 2026
  • Easter Sunday – Sunday, 5 April 2026
  • Easter Monday – Monday, 6 April 2026
  • Anzac Day – Saturday, 25 April 2026
  • King’s Birthday – Monday, 8 June 2026
  • Friday before the AFL Grand Final – Subject to AFL schedule****
  • Melbourne Cup Day – Tuesday, 3 November 2026
  • Christmas Day – Friday, 25 December 2026
  • Boxing Day – Saturday, 26 December 2026
  • Boxing Day additional public holiday – Monday, 28 December 2026

VIC Public Holidays 2026

VIC public holidays 2026 to 2028

Holiday202620272028
New Year’s DayThursday 1 JanuaryFriday 1 JanuarySaturday 1 January & Monday 3 January
Australia DayMonday 26 JanuaryTuesday 26 JanuaryWednesday 26 January
Labour DayMonday 9 MarchMonday 8 MarchMonday 13 March
Good FridayFriday 3 AprilFriday 26 MarchFriday 14 April
Easter SaturdaySaturday 4 AprilSaturday 27 MarchSaturday 15 April
Easter SundaySunday 5 AprilSunday 28 MarchSunday 16 April
Easter MondayMonday 6 AprilMonday 29 MarchMonday 17 April
ANZAC Day*Saturday 25 AprilSunday 25 AprilTuesday 25 April
King’s BirthdayMonday 8 JuneMonday 14 JuneMonday 12 June
Friday before the AFL Grand FinalSubject to AFL schedule****Subject to AFL schedule****Subject to AFL schedule****
Melbourne Cup Day***Tuesday 3 NovemberTuesday 2 NovemberTuesday 7 November
Christmas DayFriday 25 DecemberSaturday 25 December & Monday 27 DecemberMonday 25 December
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December & Monday 28 DecemberSunday 26 December & Tuesday 28 DecemberTuesday 26 December

* ANZAC Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day are restricted trading days.
*** Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday across all of Victoria, unless an alternative local holiday has been arranged by a non-metro council.
**** Friday before the AFL Grand Final typically falls on the last Friday of September.

The information provided above regarding Victoria’s public holidays is sourced from the official Victorian Government website:

https://business.vic.gov.au/business-information/public-holidays/victorian-public-holidays-2026