Public holidays in Australia — October 2026

2 public holidays in Australia during October 2026: Labour Day, King's Birthday.

Public holidays

• Mon, Oct 5
  Labour Day Public holiday
• Mon, Oct 5
  King's Birthday Public holiday

Other observances

• Fri, Oct 2
  Hoshana Rabbah Religious observance
• Sat, Oct 3
  Shemini Atzeret Religious observance
• Sun, Oct 4
  Daylight Saving Time starts Seasonal observance
• Sun, Oct 4
  Feast of St Francis of Assisi Religious observance
• Sun, Oct 4
  Simchat Torah Religious observance
• Mon, Oct 5
  Territory Day Observance
• Thu, Oct 15
  International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Observance
• Thu, Oct 22
  Royal Hobart Show Observance
• Sat, Oct 31
  Halloween Observance