New Year's Eve 2026 — Australia
31 December 2026 · Thursday
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What is New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve is a part-day evening public holiday in South Australia and the Northern Territory. It is not listed here as an Australia-wide or full-day holiday.
The official SA and NT lists specify coverage from 7 pm to midnight. That time qualification is essential when using the date for work or business planning.
New Year's Day remains a separate Australia-wide event on the following date, with any additional weekday handled independently.
- Applies in:
- state/territory (South Australia, Northern Territory) · limited public holiday
Part-day public holiday in the evening (from 7pm), in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wednesday | 31 December 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Thursday | 31 December 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Friday | 31 December 2027 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is New Year's Eve 2026?
- In 2026, New Year's Eve falls on 31 December 2026 (Thursday).
- Where is New Year's Eve a part-day public holiday?
- South Australia and the Northern Territory.
- Does it cover the whole day?
- No. The official entries specify the evening from 7 pm to midnight.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 17 June 2026