Working Days in Australia in 2026: Totals by State
Compare working days in 2026 by Australian state and territory, with monthly totals, public holidays, long weekends, disrupted weeks, and work streaks for planning.
Working days here leave out weekends and the public holidays that apply to the selected state or territory, plus local show days if you choose a local holiday area that observes them. Shutdown periods and court rule exclusions are not deducted.
252 working days
in 2026: New South Wales
July has the most working days (23); April has the fewest (19). April loses three working days to Good Friday, Easter Monday and ANZAC Day (observed). The longest run without a public holiday is 84 working days, from Tuesday 9 June to Friday 2 October.
Working dayWeekendPublic holiday on a weekday
| Month | Working days | Public holidays | Weekend days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026New Year's Day, Australia Day | 20 | 2 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 20 | 0 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 22 | 0 | 9 |
| April 2026Good Friday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day (observed) | 19 | 3 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 21 | 0 | 10 |
| June 2026King's Birthday | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 23 | 0 | 8 |
| August 2026 | 21 | 0 | 10 |
| September 2026 | 22 | 0 | 8 |
| October 2026Labour Day | 21 | 1 | 9 |
| November 2026 | 21 | 0 | 9 |
| December 2026Christmas Day, Boxing Day (observed) | 21 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 252 | 9 | 104 |
Long weekends in 2026
| Dates | Holiday | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 24 – Monday 26 January | Australia Day | 3 |
| Friday 3 – Monday 6 April | Good Friday, Easter Monday | 4 |
| Saturday 25 – Monday 27 April | ANZAC Day (observed) | 3 |
| Saturday 6 – Monday 8 June | King's Birthday | 3 |
| Saturday 3 – Monday 5 October | Labour Day | 3 |
| Friday 25 – Monday 28 December | Christmas Day, Boxing Day (observed) | 4 |
Disrupted weeks in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | New Year's Day |
How to use Australian working day totals in planning
Australian working-day totals vary by jurisdiction because each state and territory can observe a different holiday mix. That means national assumptions can be misleading when contracts, SLAs, or delivery programs depend on local business-day availability. Year-level summaries make these differences clear and support more transparent planning across cross-state work.
Finance teams rely on these totals for contractor cost modeling and period-close forecasting, while program managers use them to set realistic sprint and release expectations. Legal teams can also use annual working-day comparisons when defining notice windows and response timelines in agreements spanning multiple states. Substitute-day effects are included, so the yearly counts remain consistent even when holidays fall on weekends.
Frequently asked questions
What does this year summary include?
A high-level summary of working days, public holidays, long weekends, disrupted weeks, and longest work streaks for the selected year and jurisdiction.
How are working days calculated here?
Working days are Monday to Friday minus public holidays that apply to your selected state or territory. Local show days are included when you select a local holiday area that observes them.
Which holidays are included?
All statutory public holidays for the selected jurisdiction, including state-specific holidays (such as Canberra Day or Melbourne Cup Day) and regional show days where applicable.
Does it include shutdown periods or court rules?
No. Shutdown periods and court rule exclusions are applied in the main calculator. The year summary focuses on weekends and public holidays only.
What is a disrupted week?
A disrupted week is any week that contains a public holiday. These weeks often have reduced capacity and can affect delivery timelines.
How should I use long weekend and work streak data?
Use long weekend counts to plan staffing and leave, and the longest work streak metric to identify extended periods without a break.
Can I compare different states or regions?
Yes. Change the jurisdiction selector to refresh the summary for that jurisdiction, or select a local holiday area to see regional show day impacts.
Where can I export the holiday dates?
Use the Wallplanner page to export a PDF or ICS calendar for the same year and public holidays.