NT Public Holidays 2026 & 2027
Find all public holiday dates for Northern Territory (NT) for 2026 and 2027. This includes national public holidays andNT-specific holidays.
Next public holiday:
Christmas Eve (part-day)
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2026-12-24
NT Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 Jan | Monday | Australia Day | National |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 4 Apr | Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | NT |
| 5 Apr | Sunday | Easter Sunday | NT |
| 6 Apr | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 Apr | Saturday | Anzac Day | National |
| 4 May | Monday | May Day | NT |
| 8 June | Monday | King's Birthday | NT |
| 3 July | Friday | Alice Springs Show Day | Alice Springs |
| 10 July | Friday | Tennant Creek Show Day | Tennant Creek |
| 17 July | Friday | Katherine Show Day | Katherine |
| 24 July | Friday | Darwin Show Day | Darwin |
| 3 Aug | Monday | Picnic Day | NT |
| 14 Aug | Friday | Borroloola Show Day | Borroloola |
| 24 Dec | Thursday | Christmas Eve (part-day)* | NT |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec | Saturday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28 Dec | Monday | Boxing Day Holiday* | NT |
| 31 Dec | Thursday | New Year's Eve (part-day)* | NT |
NT Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Friday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 Jan | Tuesday | Australia Day | National |
| 26 Mar | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 27 Mar | Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | NT |
| 28 Mar | Sunday | Easter Sunday | NT |
| 29 Mar | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 Apr | Sunday | Anzac Day | National |
| 26 Apr | Monday | Anzac Day Holiday* | NT |
| 3 May | Monday | May Day | NT |
| 14 June | Monday | King's Birthday | NT |
| 2 July | Friday | Alice Springs Show Day | Alice Springs |
| 9 July | Friday | Tennant Creek Show Day | Tennant Creek |
| 16 July | Friday | Katherine Show Day | Katherine |
| 23 July | Friday | Darwin Show Day | Darwin |
| 2 Aug | Monday | Picnic Day | NT |
| 13 Aug | Friday | Borroloola Show Day | Borroloola |
| 24 Dec | Friday | Christmas Eve (part-day)* | NT |
| 25 Dec | Saturday | Christmas Day | National |
| 27 Dec | Monday | Christmas Day Holiday* | NT |
| 26 Dec | Sunday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28 Dec | Tuesday | Boxing Day Holiday* | NT |
| 31 Dec | Friday | New Year's Eve (part-day)* | NT |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does NT have?
Northern Territory observes the 7 national public holidays plus additional state-specific holidays. The exact number varies by year and may include regional holidays that only apply to certain areas.
Does NT observe different public holidays than other states?
Yes, NT has its own state-specific public holidays in addition to the national holidays. These may include unique holidays and different dates for common holidays like Labour Day and the King's Birthday.
Where can I find the official NT public holiday dates?
Official Northern Territory public holiday dates are published by the state government. Visit Northern Territory Government website for official information.