NT public holidays 2028
The Northern Territory has 15 territory-wide public holidays in 2028, 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.
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Mon 3 Jan | New Year's Day additional day | School holidays |
| Wed 26 Jan | Australia Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 14 Apr | Good Friday | School holidays |
| Sat 15 Apr | Easter Saturday | School holidays |
| Sun 16 Apr | Easter Sunday | School holidays |
| Mon 17 Apr | Easter Monday | School holidays |
| Tue 25 Apr | Anzac Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 1 May | May Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 12 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Mon 7 Aug | Picnic Day | Schools closed |
| Sun 24 Dec | Christmas Eve (evening)Part-day holiday | Weekend |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Schools closed |
| Tue 26 Dec | Boxing Day | Schools closed |
| Sun 31 Dec | New Year's Eve (evening)Part-day holiday | Weekend |
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 7 Jul | Alice Springs Show DayRegional: Alice Springs Show Day region: Alice Springs, Hermannsburg, Kulgera, Mount Barkly, Papunya, Tara, Willowra, Wilora, Yuendumu, Yulara |
| Fri 14 Jul | Tennant Creek Show DayRegional: Tennant Creek Show Day region: Ali Curung, Alpurrurulam, Elliott, Newcastle Waters, Tennant Creek |
| Fri 21 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 28 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 11 Aug | Borroloola Show DayRegional: Borroloola Show Day region: Borroloola |
Long weekends in 2028
- Sat 1 Jan to Mon 3 Jan (3 days): New Year's Day, New Year's Day additional day
- Fri 14 Apr to Mon 17 Apr (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 29 Apr to Mon 1 May (3 days): May Day
- Sat 10 Jun to Mon 12 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 5 Aug to Mon 7 Aug (3 days): Picnic Day
- Sat 23 Dec to Tue 26 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Questions
How many public holidays does NT have in 2028?
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 2028?
Monday 12 June 2028.
When is Labour Day in NT in 2028?
Monday 1 May 2028, called May Day in NT.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in NT in 2028?
Yes, both are public holidays in NT: Easter Saturday (15 April) and Easter Sunday (16 April). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in NT in 2028?
Tuesday 25 April 2028.
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.