Easter 2028 falls in mid-April. Good Friday is Friday 14 April 2028, Easter Sunday is Sunday 16 April 2028 and Easter Monday is Monday 17 April 2028. This page explains the full Easter 2028 long weekend, state-by-state public holiday rules and planning tips.
Easter Sunday 2028 is Sunday 16 April 2028. Good Friday is Friday 14 April 2028 and Easter Monday is Monday 17 April 2028.
Yes. Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays across Australia, creating a four-day Easter long weekend from Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April 2028.
No. Good Friday and Easter Monday are Australia-wide public holidays, but Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Tuesday rules differ between states and territories.
Use this table to check the key Easter 2028 dates for Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday.
| Easter day | 2028 date | Day of week | Public holiday status | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | 14 April 2028 | Friday | Public holiday across Australia | Start of the Easter 2028 long weekend. |
| Easter Saturday | 15 April 2028 | Saturday | Public holiday in some states and territories | Rules differ by state and territory. |
| Easter Sunday | 16 April 2028 | Sunday | Public holiday in some states and territories | The central date of Easter 2028. |
| Easter Monday | 17 April 2028 | Monday | Public holiday across Australia | Completes the standard four-day Easter break. |
| Easter Tuesday | 18 April 2028 | Tuesday | Limited application, mainly Tasmania | Relevant only for some employees and arrangements. |
Simple answer: Easter 2028 runs from Good Friday 14 April to Easter Monday 17 April for most Australian public holiday planning. Easter Tuesday 18 April 2028 is not a standard public holiday across Australia.
Easter 2028 falls in mid-April, which can make it a strong holiday period for families, travellers and workers looking to extend the Easter break with annual leave.
For most people, the Easter 2028 long weekend runs from Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April.
Taking annual leave from Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 April may create a longer break after the Easter long weekend.
Easter is one of Australia’s busiest travel periods. Camping sites, flights, beach towns, regional accommodation and holiday parks often book out early.
Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays across Australia. The main differences are Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Tuesday.
| State or territory | Good Friday 14 Apr |
Easter Saturday 15 Apr |
Easter Sunday 16 Apr |
Easter Monday 17 Apr |
Easter Tuesday 18 Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Public holiday | Public holiday | Public holiday | Public holiday | Not a standard public holiday |
| Victoria | Public holiday | Public holiday | Public holiday | Public holiday | Not a standard public holiday |
| Queensland | Public holiday | Public holiday | Public holiday | Public holiday | Not a standard public holiday |
| Western Australia | Public holiday | Check current WA table | Public holiday | Public holiday | Not a standard public holiday |
| South Australia | Public holiday | Public holiday | Not a standard public holiday | Public holiday | Not a standard public holiday |
| Tasmania | Public holiday | Not a standard public holiday | Not a standard public holiday | Public holiday | Limited application for some employees and arrangements |
| ACT | Public holiday | Public holiday | Public holiday | Public holiday | Not a standard public holiday |
| Northern Territory | Public holiday | Public holiday | Not a standard public holiday | Public holiday | Not a standard public holiday |
AEO summary: In Easter 2028, Good Friday 14 April and Easter Monday 17 April are public holidays everywhere in Australia. Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Tuesday depend on the state or territory.
Use these links to check the full 2028 public holiday calendar for your state or territory, including Easter, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Christmas and other state-specific holidays.
Because Easter changes each year, use the year pages below for exact dates, state rules, long weekend planning and annual leave ideas.
Easter does not use a fixed calendar date. Easter Sunday is calculated using the first Sunday after the first full moon after the March equinox, which is why Easter can fall in late March or April. In 2028, Easter Sunday falls on 16 April.
Good Friday is always two days before Easter Sunday, so in 2028 it falls on Friday 14 April.
Easter Sunday is the central date of Easter and falls on Sunday 16 April in 2028.
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a public holiday across Australia.
Trading hours and opening rules can vary by state, business type and local area. Good Friday is usually the most restricted day for retail trading, while Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday arrangements differ depending on state rules and business categories.
Good Friday is a major public holiday and many shops, government services and businesses close or operate with restricted hours.
Restaurants, tourism operators, petrol stations, accommodation providers and some attractions may operate, but hours can differ from normal trading.
Before travelling or booking activities, check local council notices, business websites and official state trading information.
Easter affects public holiday pay, penalty rates, trading hours, school holiday planning, travel bookings and family events. The 2028 Easter date makes it important to check calendars early.
Public holiday entitlements depend on your state, award, agreement, employment type and whether the day is normally a work day for you.
Check Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday rules before finalising rosters, payroll and trading hours.
Easter is one of Australia’s busiest holiday periods. Flights, caravan parks, camping sites and accommodation can book out early.
Use this page for general planning and quick answers. For payroll, penalty rates, retail trading, workplace closure notices or travel decisions, check the relevant official public holiday source for your state or territory.
Easter Sunday 2028 is Sunday 16 April 2028.
Good Friday 2028 is Friday 14 April 2028.
Easter Monday 2028 is Monday 17 April 2028.
Yes. Good Friday 2028 is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory.
Yes. Easter Monday 2028 is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory.
Easter Saturday 2028 is a public holiday in some states and territories. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory list Easter Saturday as a public holiday. Western Australia should be checked against the current WA public holiday table for 2028.
Easter Sunday 2028 is a public holiday in some states and territories, including NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the ACT. It is not treated the same way everywhere.
Easter Tuesday 2028 is mainly relevant in Tasmania, where it applies to some employees and arrangements. It is not a standard public holiday across Australia.
For many workers, Easter 2028 creates a four-day long weekend from Good Friday 14 April to Easter Monday 17 April.
Easter changes each year because Easter Sunday is calculated using the first Sunday after the first full moon after the March equinox. In 2028 that places Easter Sunday on 16 April.