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[title]If you’re gearing up for a trip to Australia or planning on exploring your own backyard, it’s worth putting these public holidays on your radar. We’ve broken it down, starting with public holidays celebrated across the nation and then those observed only by certain states and territories. Just plan ahead during these dates to secure the best hotel rooms and free camping spots before they’re all booked up.
When are the next national public holidays in Australia in 2024?
- Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25
- Boxing Day: Thursday, December 26
When are the national public holidays in Australia in 2025?
- New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1
- Australia Day/Invasion Day: Monday, January 27
- Good Friday: Friday, April 18
- Easter Saturday: Saturday, April 19 (except TAS and WA)
- Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 20 (except TAS)
- Easter Monday: Monday, April 21
- Anzac Day: Friday, April 25
- Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25
- Boxing Day: Friday, December 26
Which Australian state/territory has the most public holidays in 2025?
The ACT and Victoria benefits from the most public holidays in Australia, with 13 days off in 2025. The NT and SA both have 12 days off, with additional part holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
What are the different public holidays in each state and territory?
Australian Captial Territory (ACT)
- Canberra Day: Monday, March 10
- Reconciliation Day: Monday, June 2
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 9
- Labour Day: Monday, October 6
New South Wales (NSW)
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 9
- Labour Day: Monday, October 6
Northern Territory (NT)
- May Day: Monday, May 5
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 9
- Picnic Day: Monday, August 4
- Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24 (from 7pm to midnight)
- New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, December 31 (from 7pm to midnight)
Queensland (QLD)
- Labour Day: Monday, May 5
- Royal Queensland Show: Wednesday, August 13 (Brisbane area only)
- King’s Birthday: Monday, October 6
- Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24 (from 6pm to midnight)
South Australia (SA)
- Adelaide Cup Day: Monday, March 10
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 9
- Labour Day: Monday, October 6
- Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24 (from 7pm to midnight)
- New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, December 31 (from 7pm to midnight)
Tasmania (TAS)
- Royal Hobart Regatta: Monday, February 10 (only observed in certain areas of TAS)
- Eight Hours Day: Monday, March 10
- Easter Tuesday: Tuesday, April 22 (typically Tasmanian Public Service only)
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 9
- Recreation Day: Monday, November 3 (in areas of TAS that don’t observe Royal Hobart Regatta)
Victoria (VIC)
- Labour Day: Monday, March 10
- King’s Birthday: Monday, June 9
- Friday before AFL Grand Final: TBA
- Melbourne Cup: Tuesday, November 4
Western Australia (WA)
- Labour Day: Monday, March 3
- Western Australia Day: Monday, June 2
- King’s Birthday: Monday, September 29 (some regional areas in WA observe the King’s Birthday public holiday on a different date)