Holidays in March 2026
9 holidays
2
Mar
Monday
Labour Day
Western Australia
9
Mar
Monday
Adelaide Cup
South Australia
9
Mar
Monday
Canberra Day
Australian Capital Territory
9
Mar
Monday
Eight Hours Day
Tasmania
9
Mar
Monday
Labour Day
Victoria
17
Mar
Tuesday
Saint Patrick's Day
19
Mar
Thursday
National Close the Gap Day
20
Mar
Friday
March Equinox
21
Mar
Saturday
Harmony Day
About These Holidays
Australia observes 8 holidays in March 2026. Learn more about each observance below.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Labour Day.
| 2 Mar Monday | Public Holiday |
| Adelaide Cup
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Adelaide Cup.
| 9 Mar Monday | Public Holiday |
| Canberra Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Canberra Day.
| 9 Mar Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eight Hours Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Eight Hours Day.
| 9 Mar Monday | Public Holiday |
| Saint Patrick's Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Saint Patrick's Day.
| 17 Mar Tuesday | Observance |
| National Close the Gap Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of National Close the Gap Day.
| 19 Mar Thursday | Observance |
| March Equinox
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of March Equinox.
| 20 Mar Friday | Observance |
| Harmony Day
Learn about the history, traditions, and significance of Harmony Day.
| 21 Mar Saturday | Observance |