Northern Territory Public Holidays 2026 — Full Calendar for Darwin and the NT

Northern Territory Public Holidays 2026 — Complete Calendar

Northern Territory public holidays in 2026 apply to employees across Darwin and the NT. The NT observes Picnic Day on the first Monday in August — a uniquely Territorian public holiday — and the Darwin Show Day for the Royal Darwin Show. The NT observes the King's Birthday in June like most states (except QLD and WA).

Date	Day	Public Holiday
1 January 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 January 2026	Monday	Australia Day
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
4 April 2026	Saturday	Easter Saturday
5 April 2026	Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 April 2026	Monday	Easter Monday
27 April 2026	Monday	Anzac Day (substitute — Anzac Day falls Saturday 25 April)
8 June 2026	Monday	King's Birthday
Late July 2026 (TBA)	Friday	Darwin Show Day (Darwin area)
3 August 2026	Monday	Picnic Day
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas Day
28 December 2026	Monday	Boxing Day (substitute)

Notes on NT Public Holidays 2026

• Picnic Day — Picnic Day on the first Monday in August is one of the NT's most distinctive public holidays. Originating from a tradition of pastoral workers taking a day for recreation at the end of the mustering season, Picnic Day is now celebrated with the Darwin Turf Club races, community events and the spirit of the Territory's outdoor lifestyle.
• Darwin Show Day — The Royal Darwin Show Day is a local public holiday in the Darwin area, timed to coincide with the Royal Darwin Show. The exact 2026 date will be confirmed by the NT Government.
• Alice Springs and Regional NT — Regional NT centres including Alice Springs have their own Show Day dates that differ from Darwin. Check the NT Government at nt.gov.au for your specific area.

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