| Holiday | Observed | Actual Date | State-Specific Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | 1 Jan | National Public Holidays |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 | 26 Jan | National Public Holidays |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | — | National Public Holidays |
| VIC Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April 2026 | — | Victoria |
| VIC Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 | — | Victoria |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 | — | National Public Holidays |
|
ANZAC Day
Observed on 25 April (Saturday) — no Monday substitute in Australia |
Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 25 Apr | National Public Holidays |
|
VIC
King's Birthday
Friday before AFL Grand Final — date varies each year |
Friday, 25 September 2026 | — | Victoria |
|
VIC
AFL Grand Final Friday
Friday before AFL Grand Final — VIC only, date varies each year |
Friday, 25 September 2026 | — | Victoria |
|
VIC
Melbourne Cup Day
1st Tuesday in November — VIC (Melbourne metropolitan area) only |
Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | — | Victoria |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 | 25 Dec | National Public Holidays |
| Boxing Day | Monday, 28 December 2026 | 26 Dec | National Public Holidays |
Victoria Public Holidays 2026
Public holidays in Victoria for 2026. Includes national and state-specific holidays.