📍 Showing holidays for Australia (Canberra). Dates for Islamic holidays are approximate — actual dates depend on moon sighting. Click any date to view full day information.
JAN
1
New Year's Day
Public holiday nationwide. Australia welcomes the New Year with famous fireworks in Sydney Harbour.
🌐 National
JAN
26
Australia Day
National Day marking the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove. Controversial in recent years — some states and territories are shifting observances.
🌐 National
APR
3
Good Friday
Public holiday across all states and territories. Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus.
🌐 National
APR
4
Easter Saturday
Public holiday in most states and territories (not NSW for workers).
📍 Regional
APR
5
Easter Sunday
Public holiday in ACT, NSW, Victoria, and Queensland.
📍 Regional
APR
6
Easter Monday
Public holiday across all states and territories.
🌐 National
APR
25
Anzac Day
National day of remembrance for Australian and New Zealand soldiers. Named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC).
🌐 National
JUN
8
King's Birthday (most states)
Celebrates the birthday of King Charles III. Date varies by state — WA observes it in September.
🌐 National
AUG
4
Bank Holiday (NSW)
Observed on the first Monday of August in New South Wales.
📍 Regional
OCT
5
Labour Day (NSW, SA, ACT)
Celebrates workers' rights. Date varies significantly by state.
📍 Regional
NOV
3
Melbourne Cup Day
A public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne — 'the race that stops a nation'. First Tuesday of November.
📍 Regional
DEC
25
Christmas Day
Public holiday nationwide. Celebrated in summer in Australia (Southern Hemisphere).
🌐 National
DEC
26
Boxing Day
Public holiday nationwide. Major shopping day and continuation of Christmas celebrations.
🌐 National