Northern Territory Public Holidays
Find Northern Territory public holidays, long weekends and key dates including May Day, King’s Birthday, Picnic Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve part-day holidays.
Quick answer
The Northern Territory observes national public holidays such as New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, plus NT-specific holidays including May Day, Picnic Day and part-day holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
NT-specific holidays
The Northern Territory has May Day in May, Picnic Day in August, and part-day public holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 7pm to midnight.
Best use of this page
Use this page to check upcoming NT holidays, then open the year page for detailed planning, long weekend opportunities and official-source notes.
Northern Territory public holidays 2026
Use these 2026 dates for early planning. Always check the official source before finalising workplace rosters, payroll or travel bookings.
| Date | Day | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year’s Day |
| 26 Jan | Mon | Australia Day |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Sat | Anzac Day |
| 4 May | Mon | May Day |
| 8 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 3 Aug | Mon | Picnic Day |
| 24 Dec | Thu | Christmas Eve — part-day from 7pm to midnight |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Boxing Day |
| 28 Dec | Mon | Additional public holiday for Boxing Day |
| 31 Dec | Thu | New Year’s Eve — part-day from 7pm to midnight |
Northern Territory public holidays 2027
These 2027 dates help with forward planning for annual leave, family travel, school breaks and business closures.
| Date | Day | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year’s Day |
| 26 Jan | Tue | Australia Day |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday |
| 27 Mar | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Sun | Anzac Day |
| 26 Apr | Mon | Anzac Day public holiday |
| 3 May | Mon | May Day |
| 14 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 2 Aug | Mon | Picnic Day |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Christmas Eve — part-day from 7pm to midnight |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day |
| 27 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day public holiday |
| 28 Dec | Tue | Boxing Day public holiday |
| 31 Dec | Fri | New Year’s Eve — part-day from 7pm to midnight |
- The Northern Territory has part-day public holidays from 7pm to midnight on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
- May Day is generally held on the first Monday in May.
- Picnic Day is generally held on the first Monday in August.
- Regional show days and local events can affect business opening hours in Darwin, Alice Springs and regional NT.
NT public holiday year pages
Open the year page when you need a full calendar view, holiday explanations and planning notes.
Northern Territory public holidays FAQs
When is May Day in the Northern Territory?
May Day is generally observed on the first Monday in May.
When is Picnic Day in the NT?
Picnic Day is generally observed on the first Monday in August.
Does the NT have Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve public holidays?
Yes. The NT has part-day public holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 7pm to midnight.
Does the Northern Territory have regional public holidays?
Yes. The NT has regional show days and local public holiday arrangements that can vary by location, so check the official NT source before planning around regional events.
Official public holiday sources
We recommend checking official sources before relying on any date for payroll, trading hours, leave approvals or major bookings.
Plan around Northern Territory public holidays
Start with the next holiday calculator, then use the year pages to plan long weekends, annual leave and family activities across the Northern Territory.