The following is a state by state breakdown of the public holidays across the Easter period in 2026, with additional information on trading hour restrictions and how they differ between jurisdictions. Understanding these differences helps businesses and consumers navigate the varying holiday restrictions.
When is Easter in 2026?
- Good Friday – Friday 3rd of April 2026
- Easter Saturday – Saturday 4th of April 2026
- Easter Sunday – Sunday 5th of April 2026
- Easter Monday – Monday 6th of April 2026
Australian Capital Territory Easter Holiday
ACT trading hours are deregulated.| Holiday | Date in 2026 | Trading Hours |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
New South Wales Easter Holiday Trading Hours
In New South Wales both Good Friday and Easter Sunday are restricted trading days.| Holiday | Date in 2026 | Trading Hours |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April | Closed |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | Closed |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
Northern Territory Easter Holiday Trading Hours
Northern Territory trading hours are deregulated.| Holiday | Date in 2026 | Trading Hours |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
Queensland Easter Holiday Trading Hours
In Queensland, Good Friday is a closed trading day for non-exempt shops, while Easter trading hours depend on the category of the retail shop. To find out what category your store falls under, click here for more information.| Holiday | Date in 2026 | Trading Hours |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April | Closed |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April | Restricted to 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | Restricted to 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | Restricted to 9:00am – 6:00pm |
South Australia Easter Holiday Trading Hours
In South Australia, Good Friday is a closed trading day, while trading hours vary by area over the Easter weekend. Click here for more information.| Holiday | Date in 2026 | Trading Hours |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April | Closed |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April | Restricted to Adelaide CBD, Metro and Glenelg only and only until 5.00pm |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | Restricted to Adelaide CBD, Metro and Glenelg only and only until 5.00pm |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | Restricted to Adelaide CBD, Metro and Glenelg only and only until 5.00pm |
Tasmania Easter Holiday Trading Hours
Good Friday in Tasmania is a restricted trading day for large retailers (over 250 employees). Tasmania also observes Easter Tuesday, this year, on Tuesday the 7th of April. Generally, it is only observed by the public service sector.| Holiday | Date in 2026 | Trading Hours |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April | Closed |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
Victoria Easter Holiday Trading Hours
Good Friday in Victoria is a restricted trading day. Some retailers are able to operate on restricted trading days, click here for further information.| Holiday | Date in 2026 | Trading Hours |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April | Closed |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
Western Australia Easter Holiday Trading Hours
Easter public holiday trading in Western Australia is regulated under the Retail Trading Hours Act 1987 (WA). Trading hours vary by shop type and location, with restrictions applying to general retail in the Perth metropolitan area on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and limited hours on Easter Monday.| Holiday | Date in 2026 | Trading Hours |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April | Closed |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April | No restrictions on trading hours |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | 11.00am–5.00pm (Perth metro general retail) |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | 8.00am–6.00pm |
How trading hours are regulated in each state and territory
Trading hours are subject to regulation at the state and territory level. While some jurisdictions only regulate trading hours on public holidays and other occasions, other states restrict hours generally or have other restrictions based on geographic area or type of retailer.
Generally, in jurisdictions that have regulations, small businesses are considered “exempt” from trading hour restrictions and it is “non-exempt” retailers, supermarkets and department stores that are most restricted in the hours that they can open.
Public holidays also vary across states and territories and so do the restrictions that apply for these holidays.
| State | Regulation Status | Notes |
| ACT | <Deregulated | Retailers just need to be aware of public holidays. |
| NSW | Some regulation of specified public holidays | Some public holidays (Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ANZAC Day before 1pm, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are restricted under the Retail Trading Act 2008 (NSW). However, there are many exemptions for different types of retailers (set out in Schedule 1 of the Act), including a broad exemption for small shops which are defined as having 4 or fewer employees. |
| NT | Deregulated | Retailers just need to be aware of public holidays. |
| QLD | Regulated | Queensland updated its Trading (Allowable Hours) 1990 legislation with amendments in 2022, however, trading hours are still restricted according to location and/or type of retailer. |
| SA | Regulated | SA has recently updated its Shop Trading Hour Act 1977 to enable less restricted trading hours, allowing most shops to now open from 9am on Sundays and Public Holidays, and to allow trading on Boxing Day for certain shops, as well as three midnight trading days in the lead up to Christmas. |
| TAS | Regulated | Tasmanian trading hours are regulated under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1984 according to location and/or type of shop. |
| VIC | Some regulation of specified public holidays | Partially deregulated. Some restrictions apply for Christmas, Good Friday and ANZAC Day with exemptions for certain types of retailers, including cafes and chemists. |
| WA | Regulated | Trading hours are regulated in WA under the Retail Trading Hours Act 1987 (WA) according to location and/or category of retailer with small retail shops unrestricted. |