2056 Holiday Calendar in Australia, including all national holidays, optional holidays, commemorative dates, and important days of the year.

January 2056

1
SAT

New Year's Day

January 1st, Saturday

Public Holiday

Source: Fair Work Act 2009, s. 115; state holiday laws

3
MON

New Year's Day (observed)

January 3rd, Monday

Public Holiday

26
WED

Australia Day

January 26th, Wednesday

Public Holiday

Source: Fair Work Act 2009, s. 115; state holiday laws

March 2056

31
FRI

Good Friday

March 31st, Friday

Public Holiday

Source: Fair Work Act 2009, s. 115; state holiday laws

April 2056

3
MON

Easter Monday

April 3rd, Monday

Public Holiday

Source: Fair Work Act 2009, s. 115; state holiday laws

25
TUE

Anzac Day

April 25th, Tuesday

Public Holiday

Source: Fair Work Act 2009, s. 115; state holiday laws

June 2056

12
MON

King's Birthday

June 12th, Monday

Public Holiday

Source: Fair Work Act 2009, s. 115; state holiday laws

December 2056

25
MON

Christmas Day

December 25th, Monday

Public Holiday

Source: Fair Work Act 2009, s. 115; state holiday laws

26
TUE

Boxing Day

December 26th, Tuesday

Public Holiday

Source: Fair Work Act 2009, s. 115; state holiday laws

Dates checked against the law: Fair Work Act 2009, s. 115; state holiday laws. Last reviewed: 08/11/2026.

2056 Long Weekends

DateDescription
Sat, Jan 1 – Mon, Jan 3
3 days
New Year's Day
Fri, Mar 31 – Mon, Apr 3
4 days
Good Friday, Easter Monday
Sat, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 25
4 days · with a bridge day
Anzac Day
Sat, Jun 10 – Mon, Jun 12
3 days
King's Birthday
Sat, Dec 23 – Tue, Dec 26
4 days
Christmas Day, Boxing Day

“With a bridge day”: the holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, so the long weekend needs a day off on Monday or Friday.

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