There is no single national Labour Day date in Australia in 2026. It is a state and territory public holiday, and the applicable date depends on where the employee works:

| Place of work | 2026 holiday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | Labour Day | Monday 2 March 2026 |
| South Australia | Labour Day | Monday 9 March 2026 |
| Victoria | Labour Day | Monday 9 March 2026 |
| Tasmania | Eight Hours Day (the equivalent holiday) | Monday 9 March 2026 |
| Queensland | Labour Day | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| Northern Territory | May Day | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Labour Day | Monday 5 October 2026 |
| New South Wales | Labour Day | Monday 5 October 2026 |

Accordingly, a single confident “Australia-wide” Labour Day date would be wrong.