Public holidays in Canada and Australia
Plan around both calendars: the days Canada and Australia are both off, and the ones only one of them is.
3 days off in both, 2 only in Canada and 4 only in Australia.
The next public holiday in Canada is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
The next public holiday in Australia is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Public holidays in Canada and Australia
| Date | Holiday | Canada | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Yes | Yes |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Boxing Day | – | Yes |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Yes | Yes |
| Tuesday 26 January 2027 | Australia Day | – | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Good Friday | Yes | Yes |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Easter Monday | – | Yes |
| Sunday 25 April 2027 | ANZAC Day | – | Yes |
| Thursday 1 July 2027 | Canada Day | Yes | – |
| Monday 6 September 2027 | Labor Day | Yes | – |
Clock changes in Canada · Australia
Clocks in Canada go back 1 hour on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 14 March 2027. Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan and Yukon keep their clocks the same.
Clocks in Australia go back 30 minutes on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 3 October 2027. Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia keep their clocks the same.
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Questions
Which public holidays do Canada and Australia share?
In the next 12 months: Christmas Day (Friday 25 December 2026), New Year's Day (Friday 1 January 2027) and Good Friday (Friday 26 March 2027).
When do the clocks change in Canada?
Clocks in Canada go back 1 hour on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 14 March 2027. Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan and Yukon keep their clocks the same.
When do the clocks change in Australia?
Clocks in Australia go back 30 minutes on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 3 October 2027. Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia keep their clocks the same.
Updated Sunday 11 October 2026