There is **no single national date** for the Labour Day public holiday in Australia in 2026. It depends on **where the employee works**, because the day is set differently by state and territory.

For 2026, the relevant dates are:

| Place employee works | Labour Day / equivalent public holiday in 2026 |
|---|---:|
| Western Australia | **Monday 2 March 2026** |
| Victoria | **Monday 9 March 2026** |
| Tasmania — Eight Hours Day | **Monday 9 March 2026** |
| Queensland | **Monday 4 May 2026** |
| Northern Territory — May Day | **Monday 4 May 2026** |
| ACT | **Monday 5 October 2026** |
| New South Wales | **Monday 5 October 2026** |
| South Australia | **Monday 5 October 2026** |

So a single confident date for “Labour Day in Australia” would be wrong.