Public Holidays in Australia

Public Holidays in Australia – 2040

New Year’s Day – Saturday, January 1
Celebrates the beginning of the new year with fireworks, parties, and festivities across the country.
Australia Day – Thursday, January 26
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 and the founding of modern Australia.

Labour Day (WA Only) – Monday, March 6
Recognizes the contributions of workers and labor movements in Western Australia.
Canberra Day (ACT Only) – Monday, March 13
Celebrates the establishment of Canberra as the capital of Australia.
Labour Day (VIC, TAS) & Adelaide Cup Day (SA Only) – Monday, March 13
Labour Day in Victoria and Tasmania, and a public holiday in South Australia for the Adelaide Cup horse racing event.

Good Friday – Friday, March 23
A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Holy Saturday – Saturday, April 1
Part of the Easter celebrations leading up to Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday – Sunday, April 2
A significant religious celebration marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday – Monday, April 3
The final day of the Easter holiday period, observed as a public holiday.
ANZAC Day – Tuesday, April 25
A national day of remembrance honoring the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who served in wars and conflicts.

Labour Day (WA Only) – Monday, May 1
Public holiday recognizing workers’ rights and achievements in Western Australia.
Western Australia Day (WA Only) – Monday, June 5
Commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829.

King’s Birthday (All states except WA & QLD) – Monday, June 12
Celebrates the official birthday of the reigning monarch.

Bank Holiday (NSW Only) – Monday, August 7
A public holiday for bank employees in New South Wales.
Picnic Day (NT Only) – Monday, August 7
A day off in the Northern Territory for leisure and relaxation.
Royal Queensland Show Day (QLD Only - Some Regions Only) – Wednesday, August 9
Celebrates the annual Brisbane Exhibition (Ekka), showcasing agriculture and entertainment.

King’s Birthday (WA Only) – Monday, September 25
A public holiday celebrating the birthday of the reigning monarch in Western Australia.
Friday Before AFL Grand Final (VIC Only) – Friday, September 29
A Victorian public holiday before the Australian Football League Grand Final.

Labour Day (ACT, NSW, SA) & King’s Birthday (QLD Only) – Monday, October 2
A holiday in some states celebrating Labour Day or the King’s birthday.

Melbourne Cup Day (VIC Only - Some Regions Only) – Tuesday, November 7
A major horse racing event recognized as a public holiday in parts of Victoria.

Christmas Day – Monday, December 25
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, marked by feasts and family gatherings.
Boxing Day – Tuesday, December 26
A public holiday for relaxation, shopping, and post-Christmas celebrations.