NT public holidays 2027
The Northern Territory has 16 territory-wide public holidays in 2027, plus 5 that apply only in some areas or to some workers. The territory-wide days give 7 long weekends of three days or more.
These are the 2027 dates. NT public holidays 2028
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Tue 26 Jan | Australia Day | School holidays |
| Fri 26 Mar | Good Friday | Schools closed |
| Sat 27 Mar | Easter Saturday | Weekend |
| Sun 28 Mar | Easter Sunday | Weekend |
| Mon 29 Mar | Easter Monday | Schools closed |
| Mon 26 Apr | Anzac Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 3 May | May Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 14 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Mon 2 Aug | Picnic Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Eve (evening)Part-day holiday | School holidays |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day | School holidays |
| Sun 26 Dec | Boxing Day | School holidays |
| Mon 27 Dec | Christmas Day additional day | School holidays |
| Tue 28 Dec | Boxing Day additional day | School holidays |
| Fri 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 2 Jul | Alice Springs Show DayRegional: Alice Springs Show Day region: Alice Springs, Hermannsburg, Kulgera, Mount Barkly, Papunya, Tara, Willowra, Wilora, Yuendumu, Yulara |
| Fri 9 Jul | Tennant Creek Show DayRegional: Tennant Creek Show Day region: Ali Curung, Alpurrurulam, Elliott, Newcastle Waters, Tennant Creek |
| Fri 16 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 23 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 13 Aug | Borroloola Show DayRegional: Borroloola Show Day region: Borroloola |
Long weekends in 2027
- Fri 1 Jan to Sun 3 Jan (3 days): New Year's Day
- Fri 26 Mar to Mon 29 Mar (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 24 Apr to Mon 26 Apr (3 days): Anzac Day
- Sat 1 May to Mon 3 May (3 days): May Day
- Sat 12 Jun to Mon 14 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug (3 days): Picnic Day
- Sat 25 Dec to Tue 28 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day additional day, Boxing Day additional day
Questions
How many public holidays does NT have in 2027?
16 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 2027?
Monday 14 June 2027.
When is Labour Day in NT in 2027?
Monday 3 May 2027, called May Day in NT.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in NT in 2027?
Yes, both are public holidays in NT: Easter Saturday (27 March) and Easter Sunday (28 March). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in NT in 2027?
Monday 26 April 2027: Anzac Day falls on a weekend and the holiday moves to Monday in NT.
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.