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Calendar August 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in Australia 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| January 26, 2026 | Mon | Australia Day | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| April 25, 2026 | Sat | ANZAC Day | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | National |
About Public Holidays in Australia
Australia's holidays blend British heritage, Indigenous memory and a distinctive summer rhythm. Australia Day on January 26 is the country's most debated public holiday, while Anzac Day on April 25, honouring the Gallipoli landing, is observed with dawn services across the nation. Christmas falls in midsummer, giving Australian families a barbecue-and-beach celebration, and the Easter long weekend opens the school holidays. Each state keeps its own mix of Labour Day dates and local celebrations such as the Melbourne Cup, Victoria's famous horse-race holiday.
In 2026, Australia observes 7 public holidays including 7 national, of which 2 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in Australia 2026
| Date | Week | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | Tue | Australian Open (Tennis) | Sport |
| February 6, 2026 | Fri | Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics | International |
| March 22, 2026 | Sun | Australian Grand Prix (F1) | Sport |
| June 11, 2026 | Thu | FIFA World Cup 2026 | International |
| September 26, 2026 | Sat | AFL Grand Final | Sport |
| October 7, 2026 | Wed | NRL Grand Final | Sport |
| November 26, 2026 | Thu | The Ashes (Cricket) | Sport |