Public holidays in Australia — March 2026

5 public holidays in Australia during March 2026: Labour Day, Canberra Day, Adelaide Cup Day, Eight Hours Day.

Public holidays

• Mon, Mar 2
  Labour Day Public holiday
• Mon, Mar 9
  Canberra Day Public holiday
• Mon, Mar 9
  Adelaide Cup Day Public holiday
• Mon, Mar 9
  Eight Hours Day Public holiday
• Mon, Mar 9
  Labour Day Public holiday

Other observances

• Tue, Mar 3
  Purim Religious observance
• Mon, Mar 9
  Adelaide Cup Observance
• Sun, Mar 15
  Lailat al-Qadr Religious observance
• Tue, Mar 17
  St Patrick's Day Observance
• Thu, Mar 19
  National Close the Gap Day Observance
• Fri, Mar 20
  Eid ul Fitr (Provisional) Religious observance
• Fri, Mar 20
  Hari Raya Puasa Observance
• Sat, Mar 21
  March Equinox Seasonal observance
• Sat, Mar 21
  Harmony Day Observance
• Sat, Mar 21
  Autumn Equinox Seasonal observance
• Mon, Mar 23
  Labour Day Observance
• Sun, Mar 29
  Palm Sunday Religious observance