Public holidays
Norfolk Island: 13 public holiday dates in 2026 (13 days off) and 14 in 2027 (14 days off), with 250 working days in 2026 and 251 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 26 January 2026 | 2026-W05 | Australia Day | Yes |
| Friday 6 March 2026 | 2026-W10 | Foundation Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 6 April 2026 | 2026-W15 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | 2026-W17 | ANZAC Day | Yes |
| Monday 8 June 2026 | 2026-W24 | Bounty Day | Yes |
| Monday 15 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | King's Birthday | Yes |
| Monday 12 October 2026 | 2026-W42 | Show Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 25 November 2026 | 2026-W48 | Thanksgiving Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | 2026-W53 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 26 January 2027 | 2027-W04 | Australia Day | Yes |
| Saturday 6 March 2027 | 2027-W09 | Foundation Day | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | 2027-W13 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| Sunday 25 April 2027 | 2027-W16 | ANZAC Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 8 June 2027 | 2027-W23 | Bounty Day | Yes |
| Monday 14 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | King's Birthday | Yes |
| Monday 11 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | Show Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 24 November 2027 | 2027-W47 | Thanksgiving Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Sunday 26 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Monday 27 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 28 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 | Monday 29 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| King's Birthday | Monday 15 June 2026 | Monday 14 June 2027 | −1 day |
| Show Day | Monday 12 October 2026 | Monday 11 October 2027 | −1 day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Wednesday 25 November 2026 | Wednesday 24 November 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| April | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| May | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| June | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| December | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Q1 | 61 | 60 | −1 |
| Q2 | 61 | 63 | +2 |
| Q3 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Q4 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Year | 250 | 251 | +1 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
Marks the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788. It is an official public holiday in every Australian state and territory, with community festivals, concerts and citizenship ceremonies. Some people observe it as Invasion Day, Survival Day or a Day of Mourning, and its date is debated.
At work: Mention with care. For some colleagues it is a day for family and barbecues, for others it is not a celebration at all. "Enjoy the day off" is the safest greeting.
Marks 6 March 1788, the arrival of the first British settlers on Norfolk Island.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
At work: Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid "Happy Good Friday". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.
Marks 25 April 1915, the first engagement of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in the Gallipoli campaign. It honours everyone who has served. There are dawn services, marches, memorial services and two minutes of silence.
At work: Fine to mention, with respect. It is a solemn day, so "Happy ANZAC Day" doesn't fit.
Bounty Day is a holiday on both Norfolk Island and Pitcairn Island, the destinations of the Bounty mutineers. It is celebrated on 8 June on Norfolk Island, the day that the descendants of the mutineers arrived on the island, and on 23 January on Pitcairn. It is named for HMS Bounty.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
The official birthday of the King, a holiday in places where King Charles III is head of state. It is celebrated on a chosen official day, usually around late May or June, not on his actual birthday of 14 November. The Falkland Islands keep 14 November itself. Most such places release a Birthday Honours list at this time.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off, often a Monday, so a long weekend. The date differs by place, so check the calendar.
The Norfolk Island Agricultural Show is held on the second Monday in October, a public holiday.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
Norfolk Island keeps Thanksgiving on a Wednesday in late November. Visiting American whaling ships brought the holiday to the island.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off on the island.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.
At work: Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.
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