NT Public Holidays 2026
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NT Public Holidays 2026

How many public holidays are there in NT 2026?

Living in the North Territory? Here’s a list of all the NT public holidays you need to know in 2026, as well as other important dates to make a note of on your calendar.

Whether you’re living in the North Territory or just visiting, it’s important to note the dates of the holidays as many businesses and restaurants typically close or have reduced services on these days.

Public holidays and national days in NT in 2026

DateHolidayDay
January
1 JanNew Year’s DayThu
26 JanAustralia DayMon
April
3 AprGood FridayFri
4 AprDay following Good FridaySat
5 AprEaster SundaySun
6 AprEaster MondayMon
25 AprAnzac DaySat
May
4 MayMay DayMon
June
8 JunKing’s BirthdayMon
July
3 JulAlice Springs Show DayFri
10 JulTennant Creek Show DayFri
17 JulKatherine Show DayFri
24 JulDarwin Show DayFri
August
3 AugPicnic DayMon
21 AugBorroloola Show DayFri
December
24 DecChristmas Eve*Thu
25 DecChristmas DayFri
26 DecBoxing DaySat
28 DecBoxing Day Holiday (observed)Mon
31 DecNew Year’s Eve*Thu

For more information, please visit the official website.

Best Times to Take Annual Leave in North Territory in 2026

DatesPublic HolidaysTake LeaveTotal Time Off
1 Jan – 4 JanNew Year’s Day (1 Jan)2 Jan (Fri)4 days (Thu–Sun)
26 Jan – 1 FebAustralia Day (26 Jan)27–30 Jan (Tue–Fri)7 days (Sat–Fri)
3 Apr – 12 AprGood Friday, Easter (3–6 Apr)7–10 Apr (Tue–Fri)10 days (Fri–Sun)
25 Apr – 3 MayAnzac Day (25 Apr)27–30 Apr (Mon–Thu)9 days (Sat–Sun)
4 May – 10 MayMay Day (4 May)5–8 May (Tue–Fri)7 days (Sat–Sun)
6 Jun – 14 JunKing’s Birthday (8 Jun)9–12 Jun (Tue–Fri)9 days (Sat–Sun)
24 Dec – 3 Jan (2027)Christmas Eve, Christmas, Boxing Day29–31 Dec (Tue–Thu)11 days (Thu–Sun)
NT Public Holidays 2026

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