Public holidays for Easter are different in some states and territories. Learn about your workplace entitlements across the Easter long weekend.
Easter public holidays in each state and territory
Across the Easter long weekend, states and territories observe several public holidays.
Public holidays are different depending on the state or territory.
Image showing upcoming public holidays across Australia over the Easter period
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria
The Easter public holidays for the ACT, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria in 2026 are:
- Friday 3 April - Good Friday
- Saturday 4 April - Easter Saturday
- Sunday 5 April - Easter Sunday
- Monday 6 April - Easter Monday
Tasmania
The Easter public holidays for Tasmania in 2026 are:
- Friday 3 April - Good Friday
- Monday 6 April - Easter Monday
Tuesday 7 April, Easter Tuesday, is also a public holiday but generally for the Tasmanian Public Service only.
Western Australia
The Easter public holidays for Western Australia in 2026 are:
- Friday 3 April - Good Friday
- Sunday 5 April - Easter Sunday
- Monday 6 April - Easter Monday
For other public holiday dates in each state and territory, visit our 2026 public holidays page.
Working or not working on public holidays
All employees have the right to not work on a public holiday.
An employer may ask an employee to work in some circumstances.
For more information, visit our page on Not working on public holidays.
Working on a public holiday? For public holiday payment rules, check:
- our Public holiday penalty rates page
- your award or enterprise agreement
Tools and resources
To calculate your award rate of pay, use our Pay and Conditions Tool.
If you're not sure of your award, the tool lets you search by industry or occupation to help find the right award.
