NT Public Holidays
NT Public Holidays 2029
Complete NT public holiday dates for 2029, including Northern Territory holidays, regional/special dates and planning guidance.
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These future dates use recurring holiday rules and patterns in the Holiday Network calendar dataset. Confirm against the official year-specific publication when released.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday 1 January 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| Australia Day | Friday 26 January 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| Good Friday | Friday 30 March 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 31 March 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 1 April 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| Easter Monday | Monday 2 April 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| ANZAC Day | Wednesday 25 April 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| May Day | Monday 7 May 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| King's Birthday | Monday 11 June 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| Picnic Day | Monday 6 August 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| Christmas Eve | Monday 24 December 2029 19:00-24:00 | Projected — provisional actual · part day |
| Christmas Day | Tuesday 25 December 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| Boxing Day | Wednesday 26 December 2029 | Projected — provisional actual |
| New Year's Eve | Monday 31 December 2029 19:00-24:00 | Projected — provisional actual · part day |
Primary official source: Northern Territory Government.
Regional & special holidays
Local or limited-application dates in 2029
| Holiday | Date | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs Show Day Projected from the recurring pattern in published NT regional show dates; not yet year-specifically confirmed. | Friday 6 July 2029 Projected — provisional | Alice Springs show-day region |
| Tennant Creek Show Day Projected from the recurring pattern in published NT regional show dates; not yet year-specifically confirmed. | Friday 13 July 2029 Projected — provisional | Tennant Creek show-day region |
| Katherine Show Day Projected from the recurring pattern in published NT regional show dates; not yet year-specifically confirmed. | Friday 20 July 2029 Projected — provisional | Katherine show-day region |
| Darwin Show Day Projected from the recurring pattern in published NT regional show dates; not yet year-specifically confirmed. | Friday 27 July 2029 Projected — provisional | Darwin show-day region |
| Borroloola Show Day Projected from the recurring pattern in published NT regional show dates; not yet year-specifically confirmed. | Friday 10 August 2029 Projected — provisional | Borroloola show-day region |
Plan your 2029 public holiday breaks
The Northern Territory calendar lists 12 full-day statewide or territory-wide observances in 2029. This count includes additional or substitute days listed in the table, and excludes regional, special and part-day entries. It is a calendar count, rather than a guarantee of paid days off for an individual roster.
Easter in NT in 2029
Good Friday falls on Friday 30 March; Easter Saturday falls on Saturday 31 March; Easter Sunday falls on Sunday 1 April; Easter Monday falls on Monday 2 April. For someone who normally works Monday to Friday and has Good Friday and Easter Monday off, the Easter period creates a four-day break. Check your normal work pattern before treating weekend public holidays as extra leave.
ANZAC Day in 2029
ANZAC Day: Wednesday 25 April (actual). Use the observances shown in this jurisdiction’s calendar. Weekend arrangements vary between states and territories, so a neighbouring state’s Monday observance should not be assumed to apply here.
Friday and Monday holiday opportunities
These full-day dates can create three-day weekends for a standard Monday-to-Friday work pattern. Easter is shown separately above. These future dates are provisional projections; reconfirm them before booking.
- New Year's Day — Monday 1 January
- Australia Day — Friday 26 January
- May Day — Monday 7 May
- King's Birthday — Monday 11 June
- Picnic Day — Monday 6 August
Local details to check before booking
In the NT, show holidays differ between Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs and Borroloola. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve apply only from 7 pm to midnight in the published calendar, so they do not add full days off to a daytime leave plan. May Day and Picnic Day belong to the territory-wide calendar.
Keep planning with the right tools
Check regional and special holiday coverage, compare long weekend options, or calculate a break with Annual Leave Planner. Families should also check school dates independently. Public holidays and school holidays are different calendars.
Frequently asked questions
What public holidays apply in NT in 2029?
The table on this page lists statewide or territory-wide dates with their confirmation status and separately identifies regional or special dates.
Are all NT holiday dates statewide?
No. Regional and special entries only apply where the official source says they apply.