How many public holidays are there in Australia?

Australia has 7 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.

What is a bridge day?

A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.

How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?

Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

AU · country calendar

🇦🇺 Australia public holidays

All public holidays in Australia with long weekends, bridge days and one-click calendar subscriptions.

47 public holidays2025–20285 long weekends in 2028

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Long weekends in 2028

Each row shows a holiday run and how many days of leave turn it into a longer break.

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Christmas Day

23–26 Dec 2028

4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days

6days off

Good Friday

14–17 Apr 2028

4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days

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Australia public holidays 2028

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2028	Saturday	New Year's Day
26 Jan 2028	Wednesday	Australia Day
14 Apr 2028	Friday	Good Friday
17 Apr 2028	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr 2028	Tuesday	ANZAC Day
25 Dec 2028	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2028	Tuesday	Boxing Day

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Australia public holidays 2027

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2027	Friday	New Year's Day
26 Jan 2027	Tuesday	Australia Day
26 Mar 2027	Friday	Good Friday
29 Mar 2027	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Apr 2027	Sunday	ANZAC Day
25 Dec 2027	Saturday	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2027	Sunday	Boxing Day

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Australia 2028 (.ics)

Australia 2027 (.ics)

Official source: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/public-holidays · checked 2026-11-03 · National plus state/territory holidays.

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in Australia?: Australia has 7 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.
What is a bridge day?: A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.
How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?: Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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