Northern Territory Public Holidays 2027

Public holidays in Northern Territory, with the official days off.

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Checked against the official list. We compared every date with NT Government: Public holidays.
12public holidays
10fall on a weekday
8long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2027

Public holidays in 2027

New Year's Day
Jan 1Friday
In 67 daysCountdown
Australia Day
Jan 26Tuesday
In 92 daysCountdown
Good Friday
Mar 26Friday
In 151 daysCountdown
Easter SaturdayFalls on a weekend
Mar 27Saturday
In 152 days
Easter SundayFalls on a weekend
Mar 28Sunday
In 153 daysCountdown
Easter Monday
Mar 29Monday
In 154 days
Anzac DayFalls on a weekend
Apr 25Sunday
In 181 daysCountdown
Anzac Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Apr 26Monday
In 182 daysCountdown
May Day
May 3Monday
In 189 days
King's Birthday
Jun 14Monday
In 231 days
Picnic Day
Aug 2Monday
In 280 days
Christmas Eve (evening)Part-day holiday, not counted as a day off
Dec 24Friday
In 424 daysCountdown
Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Saturday
In 425 daysCountdown
Boxing DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 26Sunday
In 426 daysCountdown
Christmas Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Monday
In 427 daysCountdown
Boxing Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Dec 28Tuesday
In 428 daysCountdown
New Year's Eve (evening)Part-day holiday, not counted as a day off
Dec 31Friday
In 431 daysCountdown

Working days in 2027

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21219
February20020
March23221
April22121
May21120
June22121
July22022
August22121
September22022
October21021
November22022
December23221
Total26110251

Where these dates come from

Official source: NT Government: Public holidays

Weekend rule: When some holidays fall on a weekend, an additional weekday holiday is given. The rules differ by state and the dates shown already include them.

Public holidays differ by state and territory. Additional days are given when some holidays fall on a weekend. Regional show days and part-day holidays are listed but not counted as days off.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday?
New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
How many public holidays are there in Northern Territory in 2027?
There are 12 public holidays: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, May Day, King's Birthday, Picnic Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2027.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When some holidays fall on a weekend, an additional weekday holiday is given. The rules differ by state and the dates shown already include them.
How many working days are there in 2027?
251 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.