Working Days in Australia (2026)
How many working days are in Australia during 2026? This page totals calendar days, weekends, public holidays, and remaining working days using UTC dates. Holiday lists are simplified national estimates—not legal or payroll advice.
2026 summary
Australia
Working days
254 days
- Total calendar days
- 365 days
- Weekend days
- 104 days
- Public holidays
- 7 holidays
How it works
Working days are Monday through Friday that are not listed public holidays for Australia. Saturdays and Sundays are counted as weekend days. Holiday dates follow a simplified national calendar for planning estimates—not legal or payroll advice.
All figures use the UTC calendar for 2026, from January 1 through December 31. For a custom date range, use the Working Days Calculator linked below.
Examples
In 2026, Australia has 365 calendar days. After removing 104 weekend days and 7 public holiday dates, 254 working days remain.
Compare with calendar days
365 total days minus 104 weekend days leaves 261 weekdays before holidays.
Holiday impact
Public holidays on weekdays reduce the working-day total; holidays that fall on a weekend are still listed but do not subtract an extra day beyond the weekend count.
Other years
Use the links below or the working-days calculator to compare Australia with another year or country.
FAQ
- How many working days are in Australia in 2026?
- 254 working days, based on UTC weekdays minus public holidays in our Australia holiday list for 2026.
- Does this include regional holidays?
- This inventory uses a simplified national set. States, provinces, or territories may observe additional days not included here.
- Why are dates in UTC?
- UTC keeps day boundaries consistent worldwide. For local civil calendars, confirm dates with official government sources.
- Is this holiday list official?
- No. It is a simplified national calendar for quick estimates. Confirm dates with government or payroll sources before relying on them for compliance.