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When is Australia Day 2026?
Australia Day 2026 is on Monday, January 26, 2026. It's marked in 4 countries, including Australia, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island.
Australia Day is the Australian national day. It is celebrated on January 26 each year.
See January 26 on the world mapAustralia Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | January 26Monday |
| 🇨🇽 Christmas Island | January 26Monday |
| 🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) Islands | January 26Monday |
| 🇳🇫 Norfolk Island | January 26Monday |
Questions about Australia Day
- When is Australia Day in 2026?
- Australia Day is on Monday, January 26, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Australia Day?
- Australia Day is marked in 4 countries: Australia, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island.
- Is Australia Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Australia, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- Constitution Day January 7
- Republic Day January 1
- Liberation Day January 1
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Army Day January 6
- Heroes' Day January 2
- Epiphany (Orthodox) January 19
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 19
- Tu B'Shevat February 2