Public Holidays in Australia

Public Holidays in Australia – 2039

New Year’s Day – Saturday, January 1
Celebrated with fireworks, parties, and gatherings to mark the beginning of the new year.
Australia Day – Wednesday, January 26
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 and the founding of modern Australia.

Labour Day (WA Only) – Monday, March 7
Recognizes the contributions of workers in Western Australia.
Canberra Day (ACT Only) – Monday, March 14
Celebrates the founding of the Australian capital, Canberra, in 1913.
Adelaide Cup Day (SA Only) – Monday, March 14
A public holiday in South Australia for the Adelaide Cup horse racing event.

Good Friday – Friday, April 8
A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Holy Saturday – Saturday, April 9
Part of the Easter holiday period, often observed with religious services and family gatherings.
Easter Sunday – Sunday, April 10
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday – Monday, April 11
A public holiday following Easter Sunday.
ANZAC Day – Monday, April 25
Honors Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served and died in wars and conflicts.

Labour Day (QLD & NT Only) – Monday, May 2
A public holiday recognizing the contributions of workers in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Western Australia Day (WA Only) – Monday, May 30
Commemorates the founding of Western Australia.

King’s Birthday (All states except WA & QLD) – Monday, June 13
Celebrates the official birthday of the reigning monarch.

Picnic Day (NT Only) – Monday, August 1
A public holiday in the Northern Territory for leisure and relaxation.
Royal Queensland Show Day (QLD – Some Regions Only) – Wednesday, August 10
A holiday for the annual Brisbane Exhibition (Ekka) agricultural show.
Bank Holiday (NSW Only) – Monday, August 1
A public holiday for bank employees in New South Wales.

King’s Birthday (WA Only) – Monday, September 26
Observed only in Western Australia to honor the monarch’s birthday.
Friday Before AFL Grand Final (VIC Only) – Friday, September 23
A holiday in Victoria before the Australian Football League Grand Final.

Labour Day (ACT, NSW, SA) & King’s Birthday (QLD Only) – Monday, October 3
Celebrated in select states as either Labour Day or the monarch’s birthday.
Friday Before AFL Grand Final (VIC Only) – Friday, September 23
A Victorian public holiday for the AFL Grand Final celebrations.
Queen’s Birthday (WA Only) – Monday, September 26
Western Australia’s observance of the monarch’s birthday.

Melbourne Cup Day (VIC Only - Some Regions Only) – Tuesday, November 1
A major horse racing event, also observed as a public holiday in some parts of Victoria.

Christmas Day – Sunday, December 25
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, marked with feasts and gift-giving.
Boxing Day – Monday, December 26
A public holiday often associated with shopping sales, sports, and relaxation.