Australia Public Holidays 2033

New Year’s Day – Saturday, 1 January
Celebrated nationwide with fireworks, parties, and gatherings to welcome the new year.
Australia Day – Wednesday, 26 January
Marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, celebrated with parades, concerts, and ceremonies.

Labour Day (WA Only) – Monday, 7 March
Honors workers' rights and achievements in Western Australia.
Canberra Day (ACT Only) – Monday, 14 March
Celebrates the founding of Canberra, the capital city of Australia.
Adelaide Cup Day (SA Only) – Monday, 14 March
A public holiday in South Australia for a major horse racing event.
Eight Hours Day (TAS) & Labour Day (VIC) – Monday, 14 March
Recognizes the eight-hour workday movement for fair working conditions.

Good Friday – Friday, 15 April
A Christian holiday marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed nationwide.
Easter Saturday – Saturday, 16 April
Part of the Easter celebrations, observed in most states.
Easter Sunday – Sunday, 17 April
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ with church services and family gatherings.
Easter Monday – Monday, 18 April
Extends the Easter celebrations as a public holiday.
ANZAC Day – Monday, 25 April
Honors Australian and New Zealand soldiers with dawn services and parades.

Labour Day (QLD & NT Only) – Monday, 2 May
Recognizes workers' rights in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Western Australia Day (WA Only) – Monday, 6 June
Celebrates the foundation of Western Australia.

King’s Birthday (All states except WA & QLD) – Monday, 13 June
A public holiday celebrating the reigning monarch’s birthday.
Reconciliation Day (ACT Only) – Monday, 30 May
Promotes unity and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Picnic Day (NT Only) – Monday, 1 August
A regional public holiday in the Northern Territory celebrated with outdoor activities.
Royal Queensland Show Day (QLD Only - Brisbane Area Only) – Wednesday, 10 August
A major event in Brisbane featuring agricultural exhibitions, entertainment, and family activities.

King’s Birthday (WA Only) – Monday, 26 September
Western Australia observes the monarch’s birthday on a different date than other states.
Friday before AFL Grand Final (VIC Only - Subject to AFL Schedule) – Friday, 23 September
A public holiday in Victoria celebrating the Australian Football League Grand Final.

Labour Day (ACT, NSW, SA Only) – Monday, 3 October
Observed in several states to honor the contributions of workers.
King’s Birthday (QLD Only) – Monday, 3 October
Queensland celebrates the reigning monarch’s birthday on this day.

Melbourne Cup Day (VIC Only - Some Regional Areas Exempt) – Tuesday, 1 November
A major horse racing event in Australia, widely celebrated with gatherings and betting.

Christmas Day – Sunday, 25 December (Observed on Monday, 26 December)
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, marked by feasts and gift exchanges.
Boxing Day – Monday, 26 December (Observed on Tuesday, 27 December)
Originally a day for giving to the less fortunate, now associated with shopping sales and sports events.