Is AFL Grand Final Friday a Public Holiday in Victoria in 2026?
AFL Grand Final Friday is a public holiday in Victoria on Friday 25 September 2026. Find out who it applies to and how to plan leave around it.
Victoria public holiday guidance
Use this hub for public holiday and leave-planning questions that need the Victorian answer.
What to check in Victoria
Victoria has its own public-holiday calendar and local observance patterns. Check the Victorian position before planning leave, travel, or service visits around a holiday.
Planning basics
Use these broader guides when the local holiday dates are only one part of the leave planning decision.
Offdays vs HR Apps
See how a personal leave planner fits alongside the HR app your employer uses to request and approve time off.
Offdays vs Stretch My Time Off
Compare a shareable leave planner for the whole year with a tool that suggests vacation dates around public holidays.
Offdays vs Holiday Optimizer
Compare a shareable, customisable leave planner you can use throughout the year with a tool that generates a suggested break plan.
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