Quick answer
Australia Day is Tuesday 26 January 2027, and it is a public holiday in every state and territory. Because it falls on a Tuesday there is no automatic long weekend, but taking Monday 25 January as leave gives a four-day break. Australia Day falls inside the summer school holidays in every state.
What day is Australia Day in 2027?
Australia Day is Tuesday 26 January 2027. It is a statewide public holiday in all eight states and territories.
Is there an Australia Day long weekend in 2027?
Not automatically. The holiday is on a Tuesday, so there is no long weekend unless you take leave. These leave options turn it into a longer break:
- New South Wales: take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027.
- Victoria: take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027.
- Queensland: take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027.
- Western Australia: take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027.
- South Australia: take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027.
- Tasmania: take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027.
- Australian Capital Territory: take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027.
- Northern Territory: take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027.
Is Australia Day in the school holidays?
Yes. In 2027 students in every state are still on summer holidays on 26 January, because the earliest return date is Wednesday 27 January (Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory). See when school goes back in 2027.
How many days until Australia Day?
Counting down...
The countdown runs to 26 January, the date of Australia Day.
Frequently asked questions
Is Australia Day a public holiday in every state?
Yes, in 2027 it is on Tuesday 26 January in every state and territory.
What day was Australia Day in 2026?
Monday 26 January 2026, which was a long weekend. The date stays the same each year, but the weekday changes.
Do shops and services close on Australia Day?
That depends on the business. This site lists the holiday dates, not trading hours.
More dates
Public holidays 2027 · January school holidays · Long weekends 2027