How many public holidays does Northern Territory have in 2026–27?

13 state-wide public holidays fall between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.

What is the SCHADS public holiday penalty rate?

Under the SCHADS Award, work on a public holiday is paid at 250% of the ordinary rate for full-time and part-time employees and 275% for casual employees.

Do part-day and regional holidays count?

Yes, where they are gazetted for the area where the work is performed. Check the part-day and regional holidays listed on this page against where each worker is rostered.

Can you check our pay runs against these dates?

Yes. As part of our SCHADS payroll service we apply the NT public holidays to every roster and pay run and flag shifts that attract penalty rates before you approve pay.

NT guide · reviewed 2026-10-26

NT Public Holidays 2026–27 for SCHADS Payroll

All Northern Territory public holidays from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, plus part-day and regional holidays, and how SCHADS Award public holiday rates apply to NDIS workers.

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The facts

Full-time and part-time

250% of the ordinary rate on public holidays

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Casual employees

275% of the ordinary rate on public holidays

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Northern Territory public holidays 2026–27

Official source

Picnic DayMonday 3 August 2026
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December 2026
Boxing Day (additional Monday; 26 Dec falls on a Saturday)Monday 28 December 2026
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027
Australia DayTuesday 26 January 2027
Good FridayFriday 26 March 2027
Easter SaturdaySaturday 27 March 2027
Easter SundaySunday 28 March 2027
Easter MondayMonday 29 March 2027
Anzac Day (observed Monday; 25 April 2027 is a Sunday)Monday 26 April 2027
May DayMonday 3 May 2027
King's BirthdayMonday 14 June 2027

Part-day and regional holidays

Alice Springs Show Day (Fri, 3 July 2026) — Alice Springs show-day region
Tennant Creek Show Day (Fri, 10 July 2026) — Tennant Creek show-day region
Katherine Show Day (Fri, 17 July 2026) — Katherine show-day region
Darwin Show Day (Fri, 24 July 2026) — Darwin show-day region
Borroloola Show Day (Fri, 14 Aug 2026) — Borroloola show-day region
Christmas Eve (7pm to midnight) (Thu, 24 Dec 2026) — Part-day public holiday
New Year's Eve (7pm to midnight) (Thu, 31 Dec 2026) — Part-day public holiday

Rostering tips for NT providers

Load these dates into your rostering system before the financial year starts so penalty rates apply automatically.
Check timesheets against rosters for every public holiday shift before approving pay.
Many NDIS support items have separate public holiday price limits, so make sure claims for these shifts use the public holiday item where one exists.
For staff who work across a state border, apply the holidays of the place where the work is performed.

General information only, reviewed 2026-10-26 from the official sources linked above. Always confirm against the issuing agency before acting.

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NSW Public Holidays 2026–27 for SCHADS Payroll VIC Public Holidays 2026–27 for SCHADS Payroll QLD Public Holidays 2026–27 for SCHADS Payroll WA Public Holidays 2026–27 for SCHADS Payroll SA Public Holidays 2026–27 for SCHADS Payroll TAS Public Holidays 2026–27 for SCHADS Payroll ACT Public Holidays 2026–27 for SCHADS Payroll

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