2026 Public Holiday Shipping Guide
Plan ahead
2026 public-holiday shipping guide.
Public holidays affect warehouse schedules, carrier collections and tracking scans. Order early when timing matters.
What to expect
A useful allowance around major public holidays.
Many couriers do not collect or deliver on public holidays.
The next scan can appear after operations resume.
Key national dates
Australia, 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 January | Australia Day | National |
| 3 April | Good Friday | National |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 April | ANZAC Day | National; substitute arrangements vary |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | National; substitute arrangements vary |
State, territory, regional and observed holidays also affect local carriers. Check the official calendar for your delivery location.
A smoother delivery
Four simple steps.
Allow extra time before Easter, Christmas and long weekends.
Confirm the street address, suburb, postcode and contact details.
Tracking may update only after the next depot scan.
Send the order and tracking number if assistance is needed.
Where is my order?
Check tracking first, then contact us if the parcel has exceeded its estimate without an update.
Track my orderGuide reviewed: 30 July 2026. Dates and observed holidays can vary by jurisdiction.