Updated · Apr 2026
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NT Public Holidays 2026.

13 gazetted public holidays in Northern Territory for 2026, plus 13 confirmed for 2027. Full calendar below, penalty-rate calculator at the bottom.

NT 2026 Calendar

NT public holidays for 2026.

The Northern Territory has 13 public holidays plus part-day Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Picnic Day in early August is unique to the NT. 13 full-day public holidays plus 2 part-day holidays. Source: NT Government - Public holidays.

HolidayDayDateScope
New Year's Day
Thursday1 JanuaryNational
Australia Day
Monday26 JanuaryNational
Good Friday
Friday3 AprilNational
Easter Saturday
Saturday4 AprilNational
Easter Sunday
Sunday5 AprilNational
Easter Monday
Monday6 AprilNational
Anzac Day
Saturday25 AprilNational
May Day
Monday4 MayState
King's Birthday
Monday8 JuneState
Picnic Day
NT only, first Monday in August
Monday3 AugustState
Christmas Eve (part-day)
7pm to midnight only
Thursday24 DecemberPart-day
Christmas Day
Friday25 DecemberNational
Boxing Day
Saturday26 DecemberNational
Boxing Day Monday
Substitute because Boxing Day fell on a Saturday
Monday28 DecemberState
New Year's Eve (part-day)
7pm to midnight only
Thursday31 DecemberPart-day
NT 2027 Calendar

NT public holidays for 2027.

Confirmed dates from Public Holidays Act 1981 (NT). Some 2027 dates may be subject to government proclamation.

HolidayDayDateScope
New Year's Day
Friday1 JanuaryNational
Australia Day
Tuesday26 JanuaryNational
Good Friday
Friday26 MarchNational
Easter Saturday
Saturday27 MarchNational
Easter Sunday
Sunday28 MarchNational
Easter Monday
Monday29 MarchNational
Anzac Day (observed)
Monday26 AprilNational
May Day
Monday3 MayState
King's Birthday
Monday14 JuneState
Picnic Day
Monday2 AugustState
Christmas Eve (part-day)
Friday24 DecemberPart-day
Christmas Day
Saturday25 DecemberNational
Christmas Day substitute
Monday27 DecemberNational
Boxing Day
Sunday26 DecemberNational
Boxing Day substitute
Tuesday28 DecemberNational
New Year's Eve (part-day)
Friday31 DecemberPart-day

Statute: Public Holidays Act 1981 (NT). All dates verified against the NT government source linked above. Dates may change due to government proclamation. Local-government and regional show-day holidays not listed.

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Public holidays in NT for 2026.
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New Year's DayThursday1 January
Australia DayMonday26 January
Good FridayFriday3 April
Easter SaturdaySaturday4 April
Easter SundaySunday5 April
Easter MondayMonday6 April
Anzac DaySaturday25 April
May DayMonday4 May
King's BirthdayMonday8 June
Picnic DayMonday3 August
Christmas Eve (part-day)Thursday24 December
Christmas DayFriday25 December
Boxing DaySaturday26 December
Boxing Day MondayMonday28 December
New Year's Eve (part-day)Thursday31 December

ⓘ 2026 calendar for Northern Territory. Source: state public holiday legislation. Dates verified against state government and Fair Work Ombudsman.

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Q & A

Public holiday questions for NT.

How much long service leave do I get in NT?
13 weeks after 10 years of continuous service with the same employer, under the Long Service Leave Act 1981 (NT). Pro-rata payout becomes available after 7 years on termination. Calculate your NT LSL →
When does NT long service leave become payable on termination?
Pro-rata payout is available after 7 years of continuous service in most circumstances. Earlier pro-rata may apply on death, illness, retrenchment or harassment-related termination, depending on the specific provisions of the Long Service Leave Act 1981. Resignation typically triggers payout once the 7-year mark is reached.
What's the NT pro-rata LSL formula?
NT grants 13 weeks at 10 years, which works out to 1.3 weeks per year of service. So 7 years of service equals 9.10 weeks pro-rata. NT has one of the higher LSL entitlements in Australia.
How many public holidays are there in Australia?
7 days are nationally recognised: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Every state and territory gazettes additional days, taking the total per state from 9 (TAS) to 15 (ACT) in 2026.
Do I get penalty rates for working a public holiday?
Almost always yes — the rate depends on your award. Most awards pay 200%-250% (i.e. 2-2.5x base rate) for hours worked on a gazetted public holiday. A small number absorb public-holiday work in an annualised salary instead. Calculate your public-holiday rate →
Can I refuse to work on a public holiday?
Yes, under s.114 of the Fair Work Act. You can refuse a request to work a public holiday if the request is unreasonable or your refusal is reasonable. Factors include the work's nature, your personal circumstances, the type of employment and notice given.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend?
Most states gazette a substitute weekday (usually the following Monday). The substitute IS the public holiday for legal purposes — penalty rates apply on the substitute, not the calendar date. Some states gazette both days for Anzac Day and Boxing Day.