Easter 2029 Australia

Easter 2029 Dates and Public Holidays in Australia

Easter 2029 falls across late March and early April. Good Friday is Friday 30 March 2029, Easter Sunday is Sunday 1 April 2029 and Easter Monday is Monday 2 April 2029. This page explains the full Easter 2029 long weekend, state-by-state public holiday rules and planning tips.

Good Friday 30 March 2029 Easter Sunday 1 April 2029 Easter Monday 2 April 2029 State rules differ

Quick answer

Easter Sunday 2029 is Sunday 1 April 2029. Good Friday is Friday 30 March 2029 and Easter Monday is Monday 2 April 2029.

Is Easter 2029 a long weekend?

Yes. Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays across Australia, creating a four-day Easter long weekend from Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April 2029.

Do all states treat Easter the same?

No. Good Friday and Easter Monday are Australia-wide public holidays, but Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Tuesday rules differ between states and territories.

Easter 2029 dates in Australia

Use this table to check the key Easter 2029 dates for Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday.

Easter day 2029 date Day of week Public holiday status Planning note
Good Friday 30 March 2029 Friday Public holiday across Australia Start of the Easter 2029 long weekend.
Easter Saturday 31 March 2029 Saturday Public holiday in some states and territories Rules differ by state and territory.
Easter Sunday 1 April 2029 Sunday Public holiday in some states and territories The central date of Easter 2029.
Easter Monday 2 April 2029 Monday Public holiday across Australia Completes the standard four-day Easter break.
Easter Tuesday 3 April 2029 Tuesday Limited application, mainly Tasmania Relevant only for some employees and arrangements.

Simple answer: Easter 2029 runs from Good Friday 30 March to Easter Monday 2 April for most Australian public holiday planning. Easter Tuesday 3 April 2029 is not a standard public holiday across Australia.

Easter 2029 long weekend planning

Easter 2029 starts in March and finishes in April, which can affect school holiday planning, payroll, rosters, family travel, flights, accommodation and camping bookings.

Four-day break

For most people, the Easter 2029 long weekend runs from Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April.

Annual leave opportunity

Taking annual leave from Tuesday 3 April to Friday 6 April may create a longer break after the Easter long weekend.

Book early

Easter is one of Australia’s busiest travel periods. Camping sites, flights, beach towns, regional accommodation and holiday parks often book out early.

Easter 2029 public holiday rules by state and territory

Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays across Australia. The main differences are Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Tuesday.

State or territory Good Friday
30 Mar
Easter Saturday
31 Mar
Easter Sunday
1 Apr
Easter Monday
2 Apr
Easter Tuesday
3 Apr
NSW Public holiday Public holiday Public holiday Public holiday Not a standard public holiday
Victoria Public holiday Public holiday Public holiday Public holiday Not a standard public holiday
Queensland Public holiday Public holiday Public holiday Public holiday Not a standard public holiday
Western Australia Public holiday Check current WA table Public holiday Public holiday Not a standard public holiday
South Australia Public holiday Public holiday Not a standard public holiday Public holiday Not a standard public holiday
Tasmania Public holiday Not a standard public holiday Not a standard public holiday Public holiday Limited application for some employees and arrangements
ACT Public holiday Public holiday Public holiday Public holiday Not a standard public holiday
Northern Territory Public holiday Public holiday Not a standard public holiday Public holiday Not a standard public holiday

AEO summary: In Easter 2029, Good Friday 30 March and Easter Monday 2 April are public holidays everywhere in Australia. Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Tuesday depend on the state or territory.

Easter 2029 by state and territory

Use these links to check the full 2029 public holiday calendar for your state or territory, including Easter, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Christmas and other state-specific holidays.

Why Easter 2029 crosses March and April

Easter does not use a fixed calendar date. Easter Sunday is calculated using the first Sunday after the first full moon after the March equinox, which is why Easter can fall in late March or April. In 2029, Easter Sunday falls on 1 April.

Good Friday is 30 March

Good Friday is always two days before Easter Sunday, so in 2029 it falls on Friday 30 March.

Easter Sunday is 1 April

Easter Sunday is the central date of Easter and falls on Sunday 1 April in 2029.

Easter Monday is 2 April

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a public holiday across Australia.

What is open over Easter 2029?

Trading hours and opening rules can vary by state, business type and local area. Good Friday is usually the most restricted day for retail trading, while Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday arrangements differ depending on state rules and business categories.

Good Friday

Good Friday is a major public holiday and many shops, government services and businesses close or operate with restricted hours.

Easter weekend

Restaurants, tourism operators, petrol stations, accommodation providers and some attractions may operate, but hours can differ from normal trading.

Check locally

Before travelling or booking activities, check local council notices, business websites and official state trading information.

Easter 2029 for workers, businesses and families

Easter affects public holiday pay, penalty rates, trading hours, school holiday planning, travel bookings and family events. The 2029 Easter date makes it important to check calendars early.

For employees

Public holiday entitlements depend on your state, award, agreement, employment type and whether the day is normally a work day for you.

For employers

Check Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday rules before finalising rosters, payroll and trading hours.

For families and travellers

Easter is one of Australia’s busiest holiday periods. Flights, caravan parks, camping sites and accommodation can book out early.

Official Easter 2029 and public holiday sources

Use this page for general planning and quick answers. For payroll, penalty rates, retail trading, workplace closure notices or travel decisions, check the relevant official public holiday source for your state or territory.

Easter 2029 FAQs

When is Easter 2029 in Australia?

Easter Sunday 2029 is Sunday 1 April 2029.

When is Good Friday 2029?

Good Friday 2029 is Friday 30 March 2029.

When is Easter Monday 2029?

Easter Monday 2029 is Monday 2 April 2029.

Is Good Friday 2029 a public holiday?

Yes. Good Friday 2029 is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory.

Is Easter Monday 2029 a public holiday?

Yes. Easter Monday 2029 is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory.

Is Easter Saturday 2029 a public holiday?

Easter Saturday 2029 is a public holiday in some states and territories. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory list Easter Saturday as a public holiday. Western Australia should be checked against the current WA public holiday table for 2029.

Is Easter Sunday 2029 a public holiday?

Easter Sunday 2029 is a public holiday in some states and territories, including NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the ACT. It is not treated the same way everywhere.

Is Easter Tuesday 2029 a public holiday?

Easter Tuesday 2029 is mainly relevant in Tasmania, where it applies to some employees and arrangements. It is not a standard public holiday across Australia.

How many days off is Easter 2029?

For many workers, Easter 2029 creates a four-day long weekend from Good Friday 30 March to Easter Monday 2 April.

Why does Easter 2029 cross March and April?

Easter changes each year because Easter Sunday is calculated using the first Sunday after the first full moon after the March equinox. In 2029 that places Good Friday in March and Easter Sunday in April.