Australia Public Holidays 2025

New Year’s Day – Wednesday, 1 January
Celebrated with fireworks, parties, and family gatherings to welcome the new year.
Australia Day – Sunday, 26 January (Observed on Monday, 27 January)
Marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, celebrated with parades, fireworks, and community events.

Labour Day (WA Only) – Monday, 3 March
A day recognizing workers' contributions, observed in Western Australia.
Canberra Day (ACT Only) – Monday, 10 March
Celebrates the founding of Canberra, the nation’s capital, with local events.
Adelaide Cup Day (SA Only) – Monday, 10 March
A public holiday in South Australia for the famous horse racing event.
Eight Hours Day (TAS) & Labour Day (VIC) – Monday, 10 March
A holiday commemorating the achievement of an eight-hour workday.

Good Friday – Friday, 18 April
A Christian holiday marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed nationwide.
Easter Saturday – Saturday, 19 April
A day of Easter observances and family gatherings in most states.
Easter Sunday – Sunday, 20 April
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, often marked with church services and Easter egg hunts.
Easter Monday – Monday, 21 April
A public holiday extending the Easter weekend.
ANZAC Day – Friday, 25 April
Honors Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served in wars, marked by dawn services and parades.

Labour Day (QLD & NT Only) – Monday, 5 May
A public holiday celebrating workers' rights in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Western Australia Day (WA Only) – Monday, 2 June
Celebrates the founding of the Swan River Colony, now known as Western Australia.

King’s Birthday (All states except WA & QLD) – Monday, 9 June
A public holiday celebrating the reigning monarch’s birthday.
Reconciliation Day (ACT Only) – Monday, 2 June
A day dedicated to promoting unity and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Picnic Day (NT Only) – Monday, 4 August
A regional public holiday in the Northern Territory, observed with outdoor activities.
Royal Queensland Show Day (QLD Only - Brisbane Area Only) – Wednesday, 13 August
A day celebrating the agricultural industry with fairs and exhibitions in Brisbane.

King’s Birthday (WA Only) – Monday, 29 September
Western Australia observes the monarch’s birthday on a different date.
Friday before AFL Grand Final (VIC Only - Subject to AFL Schedule) – Friday, 26 September
A public holiday in Victoria marking the excitement of the Australian Football League Grand Final.

Labour Day (ACT, NSW, SA Only) – Monday, 6 October
Observed in several states to recognize the contributions of workers.
Queen’s Birthday (QLD Only) – Monday, 6 October
Celebrated in Queensland, marking the birthday of the reigning monarch.

Melbourne Cup Day (VIC Only - Some Regional Areas Exempt) – Tuesday, 4 November
A major horse racing event in Australia, widely celebrated with gatherings and betting.

Christmas Day – Thursday, 25 December
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with feasts and gift-giving.
Boxing Day – Friday, 26 December
Traditionally a day of giving to the less fortunate, now associated with shopping sales and sports events.