There is **no single national Labour Day date in Australia in 2026**. The applicable public holiday depends on where the employee works:

| Date in 2026 | State or territory |
|---|---|
| **Monday 2 March** | Western Australia — Labour Day |
| **Monday 9 March** | Victoria — Labour Day; Tasmania — Eight Hours Day |
| **Monday 4 May** | Queensland — Labour Day; Northern Territory — May Day |
| **Monday 5 October** | Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and South Australia — Labour Day |

Tasmania’s **Eight Hours Day** and the Northern Territory’s **May Day** are their Labour Day equivalents. Because each jurisdiction sets the holiday differently, using one date for all Australian employees would be incorrect.