**Anzac Day 2026 falls on a Saturday. Whether an additional substitute public holiday applies on the following Monday depends entirely on the employee's state or territory of employment. There is no single national rule.**

Each jurisdiction has its own public holidays legislation. For Anzac Day, most states and territories observe the actual date (25 April) without substitution when it falls on a Saturday. The key exceptions are:

- **Australian Capital Territory** – The *Public Holidays Act 1997* provides that if Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is a public holiday.
- **Northern Territory** – The *Public Holidays Act 2013* similarly substitutes Monday when Anzac Day is a Saturday.
- **South Australia** – The *Holidays Act 1910* also gives a substitute Monday for Anzac Day falling on a Saturday.

In contrast, **New South Wales**, **Victoria**, **Queensland**, **Western Australia**, **Tasmania**, and **Norfolk Island** do **not** provide a Monday substitute when Anzac Day is a Saturday. The holiday is observed only on the actual Saturday.

Therefore, **an employee’s entitlement to the additional Monday off turns on their specific jurisdiction**. No claim can be made for a uniform national substitute Monday. Employees must check the applicable public holidays proclamation in their state or territory.