🇦🇺 Australia
Labour Day
Next observed on Monday, 5 October 2026.
When is Labour Day in 2026?
Monday, 5 October 2026
Regional holiday
Counting down to Labour Day
What Labour Day marks
Labour Day is an official public holiday in many countries. In most countries, Labour Day is synonymous with, or linked with, International Workers' Day, which happens on 1 May. It was originally chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike which culminated in the Haymarket affair. In the United States and Canada, it is a public holiday on the first Monday in September.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers, available under CC BY-SA.
Labour Day dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday | Australia 2026 | |
| 2027 | Monday | Australia 2027 | |
| 2028 | Monday | Australia 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | Australia 2029 | |
| 2030 | Monday | Australia 2030 | |
| 2031 | Monday | Australia 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Labour Day in 2026?
Labour Day falls on Monday, 5 October 2026 in Australia.
What day of the week is Labour Day 2026?
Labour Day 2026 falls on a Monday, 5 October 2026.
When is Labour Day in 2027?
Labour Day falls on Monday, 4 October 2027.
Where is Labour Day observed?
Observed nationally in Australia.
What does Labour Day celebrate?
Annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. Labour Day is an official public holiday in many countries. In most countries, Labour Day is synonymous with, or linked with, International Workers' Day, which happens on 1 May. It was originally chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike which culminated in the Haymarket affair. In the United States and Canada, it is a public holiday on the first Monday in September.