Easter Monday 2026 — Australia
6 April 2026 · Monday
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What is Easter Monday?
Easter Monday is a public holiday across all eight Australian states and territories. It falls on the day after Easter Sunday and changes date each year.
The calendar adds one day to the common Easter Sunday date and verifies the result against each official list. This shared calculation prevents the Easter entries from drifting apart.
Australia-wide coverage for Easter Monday does not imply identical coverage for Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday or Tasmania's Easter Tuesday.
- Applies in:
- Australia-wide
Movable public holiday: the date depends on Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday) and changes every year.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | 21 April 2025 | Movable |
| 2026 | Monday | 6 April 2026 | Movable |
| 2027 | Monday | 29 March 2027 | Movable |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Easter Monday 2026?
- In 2026, Easter Monday falls on 6 April 2026 (Monday).
- Is Easter Monday Australia-wide?
- Yes. All eight jurisdictions list it as a public holiday.
- Which weekday is Easter Monday?
- It always falls on the Monday after Easter Sunday.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 17 June 2026
- NSW Government — Public holidays
- Business Victoria — Victorian public holidays
- Queensland Government — Public holidays
- Government of Western Australia — Public holidays in Western Australia
- SafeWork SA — Public holidays
- WorkSafe Tasmania — Public holidays
- ACT Government — Public holidays
- Northern Territory Government — NT public holidays