Easter 2030 falls in late April. Good Friday is Friday 19 April 2030, Easter Sunday is Sunday 21 April 2030 and Easter Monday is Monday 22 April 2030. This page explains the full Easter 2030 long weekend, state-by-state public holiday rules and planning tips.
Easter Sunday 2030 is Sunday 21 April 2030. Good Friday is Friday 19 April 2030 and Easter Monday is Monday 22 April 2030.
Yes. Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays across Australia, creating a four-day Easter long weekend from Friday 19 April to Monday 22 April 2030.
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.
Use this table to check the key Easter 2030 dates for Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday.
| Easter day | 2030 date | Day of week | Public holiday status | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | 19 April 2030 | Friday | Public holiday across Australia | Start of the Easter 2030 long weekend. |
| Easter Saturday | 20 April 2030 | Saturday | Public holiday in some states and territories | Rules differ by state and territory. |
| Easter Sunday | 21 April 2030 | Sunday | Public holiday in some states and territories | The central date of Easter 2030. |
| Easter Monday | 22 April 2030 | Monday | Public holiday across Australia | Completes the standard four-day Easter break. |
| Easter Tuesday | 23 April 2030 | Tuesday | Limited application, mainly Tasmania | Relevant only for some employees and arrangements. |
Simple answer: Easter 2030 runs from Good Friday 19 April to Easter Monday 22 April for most Australian public holiday planning. Easter Tuesday 23 April 2030 is not a standard public holiday across Australia.
Easter 2030 falls in late April, close to Anzac Day on Thursday 25 April 2030. This makes 2030 a strong year for annual leave planning because Easter and Anzac Day sit in the same week.
For most people, the Easter 2030 long weekend runs from Friday 19 April to Monday 22 April.
Taking annual leave on Tuesday 23 April, Wednesday 24 April and Friday 26 April may create a longer break around Easter and Anzac Day.
Easter and Anzac Day being close together may increase demand for flights, camping sites, caravan parks, beach towns and regional accommodation.
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 19 Apr |
Easter Saturday 20 Apr |
Easter Sunday 21 Apr |
Easter Monday 22 Apr |
Easter Tuesday 23 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 | Not a standard public holiday | 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 2030, Good Friday 19 April and Easter Monday 22 April are public holidays everywhere in Australia. Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Tuesday depend on the state or territory.
Use these links to check the full 2030 public holiday calendar for your state or territory, including Easter, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Christmas and other state-specific holidays.
Because Easter changes each year, use the year pages below for exact dates, state rules, long weekend planning and annual leave ideas.
Easter 2030 is especially useful because Anzac Day falls on Thursday 25 April in the same week. That gives workers and families a strong opportunity to create a longer holiday break with a small number of annual leave days.
Good Friday is always two days before Easter Sunday, so in 2030 it falls on Friday 19 April.
Easter Sunday is the central date of Easter and falls on Sunday 21 April in 2030.
Anzac Day is Thursday 25 April 2030, only three days after Easter Monday. This makes the week especially useful for leave planning.
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 is a major public holiday and many shops, government services and businesses close or operate with restricted hours.
Restaurants, tourism operators, petrol stations, accommodation providers and some attractions may operate, but hours can differ from normal trading.
Before travelling or booking activities, check local council notices, business websites and official state trading information.
Easter affects public holiday pay, penalty rates, trading hours, school holiday planning, travel bookings and family events. Easter 2030 is a particularly important planning year because it sits close to Anzac Day.
Public holiday entitlements depend on your state, award, agreement, employment type and whether the day is normally a work day for you.
Check Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day rules before finalising rosters, payroll and trading hours.
Easter and Anzac Day being close together may increase demand for flights, caravan parks, camping sites and accommodation.
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 Sunday 2030 is Sunday 21 April 2030.
Good Friday 2030 is Friday 19 April 2030.
Easter Monday 2030 is Monday 22 April 2030.
Yes. Good Friday 2030 is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory.
Yes. Easter Monday 2030 is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory.
Easter Saturday 2030 is a public holiday in some states and territories, including NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory. Western Australia and Tasmania generally do not list Easter Saturday as a standard public holiday.
Easter Sunday 2030 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.
Easter Tuesday 2030 is mainly relevant in Tasmania, where it applies to some employees and arrangements. It is not a standard public holiday across Australia.
For many workers, Easter 2030 creates a four-day long weekend from Good Friday 19 April to Easter Monday 22 April.
Yes. Easter Monday is Monday 22 April 2030 and Anzac Day is Thursday 25 April 2030, making that week useful for annual leave planning.