Australia's Public Holidays

National Celebrations to Local Observances

Welcome to Australian Public Holidays

We are your guide to celebrating and making the most of Australia’s public holidays!

Here, you will find information and resources to ensure an awesome public holiday celebration experience in Australia!

If you are planning a weekend getaway, looking for fun activities to do with family and friends, or simply curious about the traditions surrounding our public holidays – you will find everything you need!

Public Holidays 2024

This page contains a calendar of all 2024 public holidays for Australia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

DateDayHolidayStates
1 JanMonNew Year’s DayNational
10 JanWedDevonport CupTAS
26 JanFriAustralia DayNational
12 FebMonRoyal Hobart RegattaTAS
28 FebWedLaunceston CupTAS
4 MarMonLabour DayWA
5 MarTueKing Island ShowTAS
11 MarMonLabour DayVIC
11 MarMonCanberra DayACT
11 MarMonAdelaide Cup DaySA
11 MarMonEight Hours DayTAS
29 MarFriGood FridayNational
30 MarSatDay following Good FridayNational except TAS & WA
31 MarSunEaster SundayNational except NT, SA & TAS
1 AprMonEaster MondayNational
2 AprTueEaster Tuesday *TAS
25 AprThuAnzac DayNational
3 MayFriAGFESTTAS
6 MayMonLabour DayQLD
6 MayMonMay DayNT
27 MayMonReconciliation DayACT
3 JunMonWestern Australia DayWA
 
10 JunMonKing’s BirthdayNational except QLD & WA
5 JulFriAlice Springs Show DayNT
12 JulFriTennant Creek Show DayNT
19 JulFriKatherine Show DayNT
26 JulFriDarwin Show DayNT
5 AugMonPicnic DayNT
14 AugWedEkka Wednesday *QLD
16 AugFriBorroloola Show DayNT
23 SepMonKing’s BirthdayWA
27 SepFriAFL Grand Final FridayVIC
4 OctFriBurnie ShowTAS
7 OctMonLabour DayACT, NSW & SA
7 OctMonKing’s BirthdayQLD
10 OctThuRoyal Launceston ShowTAS
18 OctFriFlinders Island ShowTAS
24 OctThuRoyal Hobart ShowTAS
4 NovMonRecreation DayTAS
5 NovTueMelbourne Cup Day *VIC
29 NovFriDevonport ShowTAS
24 DecTueChristmas Eve *NT, QLD & SA
25 DecWedChristmas DayNational
26 DecThuBoxing DayNational except SA
26 DecThuProclamation DaySA
31 DecTueNew Year’s Eve *NT & SA
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*Note:
— South Australia and Northern Territory have a part-day public holiday for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 7 pm to 12 midnight.
— Queensland has a part-day public holiday for Christmas Eve from 6 pm to midnight.
— Easter Tuesday is a restricted public holiday in Tasmania. Observed by some awards/agreements and the State Public Service. To check award ring Fair Work Infoline on 131394.
— Ekka Wednesday is observed in Brisbane area only.
— Melbourne Cup Day is observed in all of Victoria unless alternate local holiday has been arranged by non-metro council.

Choose your state or territory

Australian Capital TerritorySouth Australia
New South WalesTasmania
Northern TerritoryVictoria
QueenslandWestern Australia

Holidays per State

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Current Year

2024

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