VIC public holidays 2026
Victoria has 14 statewide public holidays in 2026, plus 11 that apply only in some areas or to some workers. The statewide days give 6 long weekends of three days or more.
These are the 2026 dates. VIC 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 |
| Mon 9 Mar | Labour Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday | School holidays |
| Sat 4 Apr | Saturday before Easter Sunday | School holidays |
| Sun 5 Apr | Easter Sunday | School holidays |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday | School holidays |
| Sat 25 Apr | ANZAC Day | Weekend |
| Mon 8 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Fri 25 Sep | Friday before the AFL Grand Final | School holidays |
| Tue 3 Nov | Melbourne Cup | Schools closed |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day | School holidays |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day | School holidays |
| Mon 28 Dec | Boxing Day additional day | 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 |
|---|---|
| Thu 7 May | Local public holiday (Warrnambool City)Regional: Warrnambool City Council: Full day public holiday within the municipality of Warrnambool City Council |
| Thu 7 May | Local public holiday (Moyne Shire)Regional: Moyne Shire Council: Full day holiday for the municipal district of Moyne Shire Council |
| Wed 7 Oct | Local public holiday (Mildura Rural City)Regional: Mildura Rural City Council: Full day holiday for the area westerly from and including the township of Boinka and south of Murray Sunset National Park |
| Thu 8 Oct | Local public holiday (Yarriambiack Shire)Part day, local: Yarriambiack Shire Council: Half day holiday for the township of Warracknabeal and district in Yarriambiack Shire |
| Tue 13 Oct | Local public holiday (Hindmarsh Shire)Regional: Hindmarsh Shire Council: Full day holiday for the localities of Rainbow, Albacutya and Kenmare within Hindmarsh Shire |
| Thu 15 Oct | Local public holiday (Hindmarsh Shire)Regional: Hindmarsh Shire Council: Full day holiday for the localities of Broughton, Yanac, Netherby, Lorquon, Nhill, Glenlee, Kiata, Gerang Gerung and Little Desert within Hindmarsh Shire |
| Wed 21 Oct | Local public holiday (Greater Geelong City)Regional: Greater Geelong City Council: Full day holiday throughout the City of Greater Geelong municipality |
| Wed 21 Oct | Local public holiday (Moira Shire)Regional: Moira Shire Council: Full day holiday for the Numurkah District in Moira Shire |
| Wed 28 Oct | Local public holiday (Greater Bendigo City)Regional: Greater Bendigo City Council: Full day holiday for all areas west of the Campaspe River |
| Wed 4 Nov | Local public holiday (Macedon Ranges Shire)Regional: Macedon Ranges Shire Council: Full day holiday in the postcodes of 3444, 3446, 3458 and the localities of Cadello and Carlsruhe |
| Fri 27 Nov | Wodonga Gold CupRegional: Wodonga City Council: Full day public holiday for Wodonga Gold Cup |
Long weekends in 2026
- Sat 24 Jan to Mon 26 Jan (3 days): Australia Day
- Sat 7 Mar to Mon 9 Mar (3 days): Labour Day
- Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr (4 days): Good Friday, Saturday before Easter Sunday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 6 Jun to Mon 8 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Fri 25 Sep to Sun 27 Sep (3 days): Friday before the AFL Grand Final
- Fri 25 Dec to Mon 28 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day additional day
Questions
How many public holidays does VIC have in 2026?
14 statewide public holidays, plus 11 that apply only in some areas or to some workers.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in VIC in 2026?
Monday 8 June 2026.
When is Labour Day in VIC in 2026?
Monday 9 March 2026.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in VIC in 2026?
Yes, both are public holidays in VIC: 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 VIC in 2026?
Saturday 25 April 2026. It falls on a weekend and VIC does not add a weekday holiday.
Other years and states
Source: Victorian public holidays 2026, Business Victoria (Victorian Government, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions). Checked 26 October 2026. Cross-checked with data.gov.au Australian Holidays. All official sources.