Public holidays in the Northern Territory
Long weekends from Darwin
6 long weekends in the next 12 months, and places a short flight away to spend them. Tap one and we’ll search those exact days.
The next 12 months
Each long weekend is the public holiday and the weekend beside it, with places a short flight from Darwin and the cheapest weekend fare we’ve found there. See all weekend getaways.
Christmas
3 days, in 53 days25–27 Dec 2026
New Year’s Day
3 days1–3 Jan 2027
Easter
4 days26–29 Mar 2027
May Day
3 days1–3 May 2027
King’s Birthday
3 days12–14 Jun 2027
Picnic Day
3 days31 Jul – 2 Aug 2027
Dates follow the Northern Territory’s public holiday rules. Holidays that move to a Monday when they fall on a weekend, and regional ones, aren’t shown, so check the official list before you book leave.