NT Public Holidays 2026
Complete list of public holidays in Northern Territory for 2026.NT has 20 declared public holidays this year, including 7 national holidays and 8 state-specific holidays.
All NT Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26Jan | Monday | Australia Day | National |
| 3Apr | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 4Apr | Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | NT |
| 5Apr | Sunday | Easter Sunday | NT |
| 6Apr | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25Apr | Saturday | Anzac Day | National |
| 4May | Monday | May Day | NT |
| 8June | Monday | King's Birthday | NT |
| 3July | Friday | Alice Springs Show Day | Alice Springs |
| 10July | Friday | Tennant Creek Show Day | Tennant Creek |
| 17July | Friday | Katherine Show Day | Katherine |
| 24July | Friday | Darwin Show Day | Darwin |
| 3Aug | Monday | Picnic Day | NT |
| 14Aug | Friday | Borroloola Show Day | Borroloola |
| 24Dec | Thursday | Christmas Eve (part-day) Part-day public holiday from 7pm to midnight | NT |
| 25Dec | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26Dec | Saturday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28Dec | Monday | Boxing Day Holiday Additional day as Boxing Day falls on Saturday | NT |
| 31Dec | Thursday | New Year's Eve (part-day) Part-day public holiday from 7pm to midnight | NT |
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Long Weekends in 2026
Plan ahead for these 13 long weekend opportunities:
- Australia Day - Monday, 26 Jan
- Good Friday - Friday, 3 Apr
- Easter Monday - Monday, 6 Apr
- May Day - Monday, 4 May
- King's Birthday - Monday, 8 June
- Alice Springs Show Day - Friday, 3 July
- Tennant Creek Show Day - Friday, 10 July
- Katherine Show Day - Friday, 17 July
- Darwin Show Day - Friday, 24 July
- Picnic Day - Monday, 3 Aug
- Borroloola Show Day - Friday, 14 Aug
- Christmas Day - Friday, 25 Dec
- Boxing Day Holiday - Monday, 28 Dec
Regional Holidays
Some holidays in NT only apply to specific regions. Check with your employer if you're unsure which holidays apply to your area.
- Alice Springs Show Day - Alice Springs
- Tennant Creek Show Day - Tennant Creek
- Katherine Show Day - Katherine
- Darwin Show Day - Darwin
- Borroloola Show Day - Borroloola
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the public holidays in NT in 2026?
Northern Territory has 20 declared public holidays in 2026, including 7 national holidays and 8 state-specific holidays plus 5 regional holidays.
How many long weekends are there in NT in 2026?
There are approximately 13 potential long weekends in NT in 2026 (holidays falling on Monday or Friday). These create 3-day weekends ideal for short trips.
When is Easter 2026 in NT?
Good Friday 2026 falls on Friday 3 April 2026. Easter Monday follows on Monday 6 April 2026.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in NT 2026?
The King's Birthday is observed on Monday 8 June 2026. Note that WA and QLD observe the King's Birthday on different dates than other states.