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Holiday Calendar

Northern Territory 2026 Holiday Calendar

View Northern Territory public holidays for 2026, including long weekends, school holiday links, and annual leave planning ideas.

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Public holiday count

20

Public holiday entries listed for Northern Territory in 2026.

School holiday periods

4

Term breaks available for planning family leave.

Leave opportunities

8

Ranked annual leave windows around public holidays.

Long weekend notes

  • Australia DayMon, 26 Jan can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Good FridayFri, 3 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Easter MondayMon, 6 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • May DayMon, 4 May can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • King's BirthdayMon, 8 June can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Alice Springs Show DayFri, 3 July can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Tennant Creek Show DayFri, 10 July can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Katherine Show DayFri, 17 July can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Darwin Show DayFri, 24 July can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Picnic DayMon, 3 Aug can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Borroloola Show DayFri, 14 Aug can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Boxing Day (additional day)Mon, 28 Dec can help create or extend a long weekend.
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Key dates

  • New Year's DayThu, 1 Jan
  • Australia DayMon, 26 Jan

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Key dates

  • Good FridayFri, 3 Apr
  • School Holidays - Term 1Fri, 3 Apr to Sun, 12 Apr
  • Easter SaturdaySat, 4 Apr
  • Easter SundaySun, 5 Apr
  • Easter MondayMon, 6 Apr
  • Anzac DaySat, 25 Apr

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  • May DayMon, 4 May

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Key dates

  • King's BirthdayMon, 8 June
  • School Holidays - Term 2Sat, 20 June to Sun, 12 July

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Key dates

  • School Holidays - Term 2Sat, 20 June to Sun, 12 July
  • Alice Springs Show DayFri, 3 July
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  • Katherine Show DayFri, 17 July
  • Darwin Show DayFri, 24 July

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  • Picnic DayMon, 3 Aug
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  • School Holidays - Term 3Sat, 19 Sept to Sun, 4 Oct

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  • School Holidays - Term 3Sat, 19 Sept to Sun, 4 Oct

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Key dates

  • School Holidays - Term 4Thu, 10 Dec to Sun, 24 Jan 2027
  • Christmas EveThu, 24 Dec
  • Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec
  • Boxing DaySat, 26 Dec
  • Boxing Day (additional day)Mon, 28 Dec
  • New Year's EveThu, 31 Dec

Public holiday table

DateNameTypeNotes
Thu, 1 JanNew Year's DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Mon, 26 JanAustralia DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Fri, 3 AprGood FridayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Sat, 4 AprEaster SaturdayPublic holidaysFalls on a weekend.
Sun, 5 AprEaster SundayPublic holidaysFalls on a weekend.
Mon, 6 AprEaster MondayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Sat, 25 AprAnzac DayPublic holidaysFalls on a weekend.
Mon, 4 MayMay DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Mon, 8 JuneKing's BirthdayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Fri, 3 JulyAlice Springs Show DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Fri, 10 JulyTennant Creek Show DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Fri, 17 JulyKatherine Show DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Fri, 24 JulyDarwin Show DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Mon, 3 AugPicnic DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Fri, 14 AugBorroloola Show DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Thu, 24 DecChristmas EvePublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Fri, 25 DecChristmas DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Sat, 26 DecBoxing DayPublic holidaysFalls on a weekend.
Mon, 28 DecBoxing Day (additional day)Public holidaysObserved substitute or additional public holiday.
Thu, 31 DecNew Year's EvePublic holidaysObserved on this date.

Related planning tools

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in Northern Territory in 2026?

Northern Territory has 20 public holiday entries listed for 2026 in this calendar.

Which public holidays create long weekends?

Long weekends are highlighted on the page when public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday, or when observed substitute days extend the weekend.

Are school holidays included?

Yes. Northern Territory school holiday periods are linked and shown where relevant for 2026.

Can I plan annual leave around these dates?

Yes. Use the leave calendar and best-days-off links to plan annual leave around public holidays and weekends.

Data confidence: Holiday data is compiled from official government sources and reviewed before publication. Dates may change if state governments revise public holiday schedules.