NT public holidays 2026
The Northern Territory has 15 territory-wide public holidays in 2026, plus 5 that apply only in some areas or to some workers. The territory-wide days give 6 long weekends of three days or more.
These are the 2026 dates. NT public holidays 2027
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Mon 26 Jan | Australia Day | School holidays |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday | School holidays |
| Sat 4 Apr | Easter Saturday | School holidays |
| Sun 5 Apr | Easter Sunday | School holidays |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday | School holidays |
| Sat 25 Apr | Anzac Day | Weekend |
| Mon 4 May | May Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 8 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Mon 3 Aug | Picnic Day | Schools closed |
| Thu 24 Dec | Christmas Eve (evening)Part-day holiday | School holidays |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day | School holidays |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day | School holidays |
| Mon 28 Dec | Boxing Day MondayAdditional day | School holidays |
| Thu 31 Dec | New Year's Eve (evening)Part-day holiday | School holidays |
Regional, local and bank holidays
These apply only in some areas or to some workers, so most people work as normal.
| Date | Holiday, and where or who |
|---|---|
| Fri 3 Jul | Alice Springs Show DayRegional: Alice Springs Show Day region: Alice Springs, Hermannsburg, Kulgera, Mount Barkly, Papunya, Tara, Willowra, Wilora, Yuendumu, Yulara |
| Fri 10 Jul | Tennant Creek Show DayRegional: Tennant Creek Show Day region: Ali Curung, Alpurrurulam, Elliott, Newcastle Waters, Tennant Creek |
| Fri 17 Jul | Katherine Show DayRegional: Katherine Show Day region: Bulman, Daguragu, Daly Waters, Kalkarindji, Katherine, Lajamanu, Larrimah, Mataranka, Nauiyu, Ngukurr, Numbulwar, Pine Creek, Timber Creek, Wooliana |
| Fri 24 Jul | Darwin Show DayRegional: Darwin Show Day region: Adelaide River, Alyangula, Angurugu, Batchelor, Darwin, Galiwinku, Gapuwiyak, Gunbalanya, Maningrida, Milingimbi, Milyakburra, Nhulunbuy, Palmerston, Peppimenarti, Ramingining, Umbakumba, Wadeye, Wurrumiyanga, Yirrkala |
| Fri 14 Aug | Borroloola Show DayRegional: Borroloola Show Day region: Borroloola |
Long weekends in 2026
- Sat 24 Jan to Mon 26 Jan (3 days): Australia Day
- Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 2 May to Mon 4 May (3 days): May Day
- Sat 6 Jun to Mon 8 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 1 Aug to Mon 3 Aug (3 days): Picnic Day
- Fri 25 Dec to Mon 28 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day Monday
Questions
How many public holidays does NT have in 2026?
15 territory-wide public holidays, plus 5 that apply only in some areas or to some workers.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in NT in 2026?
Monday 8 June 2026.
When is Labour Day in NT in 2026?
Monday 4 May 2026, called May Day in NT.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in NT in 2026?
Yes, both are public holidays in NT: Easter Saturday (4 April) and Easter Sunday (5 April). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in NT in 2026?
Saturday 25 April 2026. It falls on a weekend and NT does not add a weekday holiday.
Other years and states
Source: NT public and regional holidays (2026, 2027 and 2028 tables), Northern Territory Government (Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet). Checked 26 October 2026. Cross-checked with data.gov.au Australian Holidays. All official sources.