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Australian events and cultural calendar for Ausmosis

Ausmosis Events Guide

Australian Events and Cultural Calendar

A practical guide to Australian dates, public holidays, First Peoples observances, community traditions, business relevant dates and major national events. Dates can change, so always check official sources before creating time sensitive content.

January

  • 1 JanuaryNew Year’s Day
  • January variesSummer school holidays, by state
  • January variesAustralian Open Tennis, Melbourne VIC
  • 26 JanuaryAustralia Day, until changed or amended
  • 26 JanuarySurvival Day and Day of Mourning, observed by many First Peoples and communities
  • Late January variesAustralia Day public holiday observed, by state

February

  • February variesLunar New Year
  • 13 FebruaryNational Apology Day
  • 14 FebruaryValentine’s Day
  • February variesRoyal Hobart Regatta public holiday, parts of TAS
  • February to March variesSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Sydney NSW

March

  • First Sunday in MarchClean Up Australia Day
  • 8 MarchInternational Women’s Day
  • 15 to 21 MarchHarmony Week
  • 17 MarchSt Patrick’s Day
  • 21 MarchHarmony Day
  • Third Thursday in MarchNational Close the Gap Day
  • March variesLabour Day public holiday, state based
  • March variesCanberra Day public holiday, ACT
  • March variesAdelaide Cup Day public holiday, SA
  • March variesAustralian Grand Prix, Melbourne VIC
  • March variesEarth Hour
  • March or April variesRoyal Sydney Easter Show, Sydney NSW

April

  • March or April variesGood Friday
  • March or April variesEaster Saturday
  • March or April variesEaster Sunday
  • March or April variesEaster Monday
  • 25 AprilANZAC Day
  • April variesSchool holidays, by state

May

  • MayQueensland Small Business Month, QLD
  • Second Sunday in MayMother’s Day
  • May variesNational Volunteer Week
  • 12 to 14 May 2026Australian Manufacturing Week, Brisbane QLD
  • 18 to 24 May 2026Australian Made Week
  • 26 MayNational Sorry Day
  • 27 May to 3 JuneNational Reconciliation Week

June

  • 3 JuneMabo Day
  • 5 JuneWorld Environment Day
  • 6 JuneQueensland Day, marking Queensland’s official separation from New South Wales in 1859
  • June variesKing’s Birthday public holiday, most states
  • June variesReconciliation Day public holiday, ACT
  • June variesWestern Australia Day public holiday, WA
  • June variesMen’s Health Week
  • 30 JuneEnd of Financial Year

July

  • 1 JulyComing of the Light, Torres Strait Islander observance
  • 1 JulyStart of Financial Year
  • First full week of JulyNAIDOC Week
  • 5 to 12 July 2026NAIDOC Week 2026
  • July variesWinter school holidays, by state
  • Last Friday in JulySchools Tree Day
  • Last Sunday in JulyNational Tree Day

August

  • 4 AugustNational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
  • 9 AugustInternational Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
  • August variesEkka, Royal Queensland Show, Brisbane QLD
  • August variesPicnic Day public holiday, NT
  • August variesNational Science Week

September

  • 1 SeptemberWattle Day
  • 3 SeptemberAustralian National Flag Day
  • First Sunday in SeptemberFather’s Day
  • First Wednesday in SeptemberIndigenous Literacy Day
  • Second Thursday in SeptemberR U OK Day
  • September variesSouth Australia Small Business Week, SA
  • September variesRoyal Adelaide Show, Adelaide SA
  • September to early October variesRoyal Melbourne Show, Melbourne VIC
  • September variesAFL Finals Series
  • September variesAFL Grand Final, Melbourne VIC
  • September variesFriday before the AFL Grand Final public holiday, VIC

October

  • OctoberMental Health Month
  • OctoberCyber Security Awareness Month
  • 1 to 31 OctoberIndigenous Business Month
  • OctoberNSW Small Business Month, NSW
  • Late October variesWA Small Business Day, WA
  • October variesLabour Day public holiday, some states
  • October variesBathurst 1000, Bathurst NSW
  • October variesNRL Grand Final, Sydney NSW
  • 31 OctoberHalloween

November

  • 11 NovemberRemembrance Day
  • First Tuesday in NovemberMelbourne Cup Day, Melbourne VIC
  • November variesMelbourne Cup Carnival, Melbourne VIC
  • November variesBlack Friday sales period
  • November or December variesCyber Monday sales period

December

  • 2 DecemberMabo Decision Anniversary
  • 13 DecemberQueensland Government Apology to the Stolen Generations
  • December variesSummer school holidays begin, by state
  • 24 December variesChristmas Eve part day public holiday, some states and territories
  • 25 DecemberChristmas Day
  • 26 DecemberBoxing Day
  • 26 DecemberSydney to Hobart Yacht Race begins
  • 26 DecemberBoxing Day Test Cricket, host city varies
  • 31 DecemberNew Year’s Eve

Other State and Territory Public Holidays

  • VariesKing’s Birthday public holiday date differs in some states
  • VariesLabour Day public holiday dates differ across states
  • VariesShow Day public holidays, local regions across Australia
  • VariesRecreation Day public holiday, parts of TAS
  • VariesState small business events and business weeks may change each year

Suggest a Day

If a recognised Australian day is missing and belongs on this list, contact hello@ausmosis.shop.