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NT public holidays 2026, 2027 and 2028

44 days until the next NT public holiday

Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026

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43days
13hours
15minutes
01seconds

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Sleeps
44
Weeks
6 weeks, 2 days
Weekdays (Mon–Fri)
32
Weekend days
12
Hours
1,045
Minutes
62,715

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Every NT public holiday for 2026, 2027 and 2028, taken from the official Northern Territory list. The next public holiday in Northern Territory is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.

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NT public holidays 2026

DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 26, 2026MondayAustralia Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 4, 2026SaturdayEaster Saturday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 25, 2026SaturdayAnzac Day
May 4, 2026MondayMay Day
June 8, 2026MondayKing's Birthday
July 3, 2026FridayAlice Springs Show Day (Alice Springs region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
July 10, 2026FridayTennant Creek Show Day (Tennant Creek region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
July 17, 2026FridayKatherine Show Day (Katherine region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
July 24, 2026FridayDarwin Show Day (Darwin region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
August 3, 2026MondayPicnic Day
August 14, 2026FridayBorroloola Show Day (Borroloola region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve - part day holiday (part day: 7pm to midnight)
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day
December 28, 2026MondayBoxing Day Monday
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve - part day holiday (part day: 7pm to midnight)

NT public holidays 2027

DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day
January 26, 2027TuesdayAustralia Day
March 26, 2027FridayGood Friday
March 27, 2027SaturdayEaster Saturday
March 28, 2027SundayEaster Sunday
March 29, 2027MondayEaster Monday
April 26, 2027MondayAnzac Day (25 April is a Sunday; listed as Monday 26 April)
May 3, 2027MondayMay Day
June 14, 2027MondayKing's Birthday
July 2, 2027FridayAlice Springs Show Day (Alice Springs region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
July 9, 2027FridayTennant Creek Show Day (Tennant Creek region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
July 16, 2027FridayKatherine Show Day (Katherine region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
July 23, 2027FridayDarwin Show Day (Darwin region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
August 2, 2027MondayPicnic Day
August 13, 2027FridayBorroloola Show Day (Borroloola region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
December 24, 2027FridayChristmas Eve - part day holiday (part day: 7pm to midnight)
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas Day
December 26, 2027SundayBoxing Day
December 27, 2027MondayChristmas Day (Monday)
December 28, 2027TuesdayBoxing Day (Tuesday)
December 31, 2027FridayNew Year's Eve - part day holiday (part day: 7pm to midnight)

NT public holidays 2028

DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2028SaturdayNew Year's Day
January 3, 2028MondayNew Year's Day (Monday)
January 26, 2028WednesdayAustralia Day
April 14, 2028FridayGood Friday
April 15, 2028SaturdayEaster Saturday
April 16, 2028SundayEaster Sunday
April 17, 2028MondayEaster Monday
April 25, 2028TuesdayAnzac Day
May 1, 2028MondayMay Day
June 12, 2028MondayKing's Birthday
July 7, 2028FridayAlice Springs Show Day (Alice Springs region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
July 14, 2028FridayTennant Creek Show Day (Tennant Creek region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
July 21, 2028FridayKatherine Show Day (Katherine region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
July 28, 2028FridayDarwin Show Day (Darwin region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
August 7, 2028MondayPicnic Day
August 11, 2028FridayBorroloola Show Day (Borroloola region only) (Regional holiday; see NT show day regions map)
December 24, 2028SundayChristmas Eve - part day holiday (part day: 7pm to midnight)
December 25, 2028MondayChristmas Day
December 26, 2028TuesdayBoxing Day
December 31, 2028SundayNew Year's Eve - part day holiday (part day: 7pm to midnight)

Long weekends in NT in 2027

  • January 1, 2027 to January 3, 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
  • March 26, 2027 to March 29, 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
  • April 24, 2027 to April 26, 2027 (3 days): Anzac Day
  • May 1, 2027 to May 3, 2027 (3 days): May Day
  • June 12, 2027 to June 14, 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
  • July 31, 2027 to August 2, 2027 (3 days): Picnic Day
  • December 25, 2027 to December 28, 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (Monday), Boxing Day (Tuesday)

Northern Territory has 14 statewide public holidays in 2027, and 10 of them fall on a weekday. Regional and part-day holidays are listed in the table but not counted here.

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Notes on NT public holidays

  • Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are part-day holidays, 7pm to midnight.
  • Show days are regional holidays (Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Darwin, Borroloola regions).
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next public holiday in NT?

The next statewide public holiday in Northern Territory is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.

How many public holidays does NT have in 2027?

14 statewide public holidays, of which 10 fall on a weekday (the rest are weekend days such as Easter Sunday or a holiday that has a separate substitute day). Part-day and regional holidays are not counted.

When is the King's Birthday public holiday in NT?

In 2027 it is on Monday, June 14, 2027.

Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in NT?

Yes. Northern Territory lists the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday as a public holiday.

When is Labour Day in NT?

May Day is on Monday, May 3, 2027 in 2027.

Public holidays in other states

Source: NT Government - NT public and regional holidays. Last checked November 2026. Governments can add or move holidays, so check the official page before booking leave. How we calculate.

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