Having the September school holiday and October long weekend dates in 2026 handy makes planning simple.
Below are the key dates for Canberra (ACT), Sydney (NSW), Melbourne (Victoria), Brisbane (Queensland), Perth (WA), Adelaide (South Australia), Tasmania or the Northern Territory.
Australian State | September / October school holiday dates |
|---|---|
ACT | Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 |
NSW | Saturday 26 September - Monday 12 October 2026 |
NT | Saturday 19 September - Sunday 04 October 2026 |
Queensland | Saturday 19 September - Monday 05 October 2026 |
South Australia | Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Tasmania | Saturday 03 October - Sunday 18 October 2026 |
VIC | Saturday 19 September - Sunday 04 October 2026 |
WA | Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 |
*Official resources: education.act.gov.au; education.nsw.gov.au; nt.gov.au; education.sa.gov.au; education.qld.gov.au; decyp.tas.gov.au; vic.gov.au; education.wa.edu.au
In Australia, the long weekend in October 2026 is observed as Labour Day in Canberra (ACT), Sydney (NSW), Adelaide (South Australia), and King's Birthday in Queensland (QLD).
Melbourne (Victoria) also has a long weekend in September 2026 for the AFL Grand Final.
The September long weekend in WA (Western Australia) is observed as the King's Birthday.
Long weekend in September - October 2026 | October long weekend dates |
|---|---|
October long weekend 2026 ACT / Canberra (Labour Day) | Saturday 03 October - Monday 05 October 2026 |
October long weekend 2026 NSW / Sydney (Labour Day) | Saturday 03 October - Monday 05 October 2026 |
QLD October long weekend 2026 (King’s Birthday) | Saturday 03 October - Monday 05 October 2026 |
October long weekend 2026 SA / Adelaide (Labour Day) | Saturday 03 October - Monday 05 October 2026 |
September long weekend 2026 VIC / Melbourne (AFL Grand Final) | Friday 25 September - Sunday 27 September 2026 |
September long weekend 2026 WA (King's Birthday) | Saturday 26 September 2025 - Monday 28 September 2026 |
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