NT public and regional holidays
Public holidays for the Northern Territory (NT) are under the Public Holidays Act 1981 and apply to all businesses across the NT.
There are also regional holidays which only apply to regions celebrating their annual show days.
For information about your responsibilities, rights and entitlements during public holidays, go to the Australian Government's Fair Work Ombudsman website.
2026
Below are the NT public holidays in 2026.
You can also check 2026 NT school holidays.
Print a copy of the NT school and public holidays calendar PDF (194.7 KB).
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January 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 |
| May Day | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June 2026 |
| Alice Springs Show Day1 | Friday 3 July 2026 |
| Tennant Creek Show Day1 | Friday 10 July 2026 |
| Katherine Show Day1 | Friday 17 July 2026 |
| Darwin Show Day1 | Friday 24 July 2026 |
| Picnic Day | Monday 3 August 2026 |
| Borroloola Show Day1 | Friday 14 August 2026 |
| Christmas Eve - part day holiday2 | Thursday 24 December 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day Monday | Monday 28 December 2026 |
| New Year's Eve - part day holiday2 | Thursday 31 December 2026 |
1 Regional holiday - to find out which show day applies to your area, check the map of NT show day regions.
2 Part day holiday - from 7pm to midnight only.
2027
Below are the NT public holidays in 2027.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 |
| Australia Day | Tuesday 26 January 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 27 March 2027 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 28 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 |
| Anzac Day | Monday 26 April 2027 |
| May Day | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| King's Birthday | Monday 14 June 2027 |
| Picnic Day | Monday 2 August 2027 |
| Christmas Eve - part day holiday2 | Friday 24 December 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday 25 December 2027 and Monday 27 December 2027 |
| Boxing Day | Sunday 26 December 2027 and Tuesday 28 December 2027 |
| New Year's Eve - part day holiday2 | Friday 31 December 2027 |
2 Part day holiday - from 7pm to midnight only.
The dates for 2027 regional show days are not yet confirmed. This page will be updated once the public holidays are appointed.
2028
Below are the NT public holidays in 2028.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Saturday 1 January 2028 and Monday 3 January 2028 |
| Australia Day | Wednesday 26 January 2028 |
| Good Friday | Friday 14 April 2028 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 15 April 2028 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 16 April 2028 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 17 April 2028 |
| Anzac Day | Tuesday 25 April 2028 |
| May Day | Monday 1 May 2028 |
| King's Birthday | Monday 12 June 2028 |
| Picnic Day | Monday 7 August 2028 |
| Christmas Eve - part day holiday1 | Sunday 24 December 2028 |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December 2028 |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December 2028 |
| New Year's Eve - part day holiday1 | Sunday 31 December 2028 |
1 Part day holiday - from 7pm to midnight only.
The dates for 2028 regional show days are not yet confirmed. This page will be updated once the public holidays are appointed.
Contact
NT public holidays are administered by the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet.
If you have any questions, email enquiries.ocpe@nt.gov.au.
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