Public & National Holidays in Australia
It is essential for Australian nationals to understand the number of public holidays that are available to them so that they can plan their extra day offs. A trend is being seen in Australia that the public holidays usually fall on Mondays that prolong the weekend from Saturday to Monday instead of just two days (Saturday and Sunday). It gives the family to spend time together, friends to enjoy their trips for an extra day and couples to see each other and enjoy another romantic date.
Instructions
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Holidays in January
1st - New Year's Day
New Year’s celebrations give the Australian population a day off from their works every year.
26th - Australia Day
Australia’s National Day is celebrated on 26th of the opening month but since it fell on Saturday this year, Monday is given off as compensation to it.
9th - Devonport Cup
This regional holiday is observed in Tasmania only -
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Holidays in February
11th - Royal Hobart Regatta
This is also a regional holiday observed in only Tasmania. -
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Holidays in March
29th - Good Friday
It is observed on every Friday before Easter Sunday and this year it falls on 29th of March.
4th & 11th - Labour Day
This Labour Day holiday is observed on 4th of March in Western Australia and on 11th of March in Victoria.
11th - Canberra Day
It is a regional holiday being observed in Australian Capital Territory only. -
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Holidays in April
1st - Easter Monday
It is observed on Monday after Easter Sunday. This year it falls on 1st of April.
25th - ANZAC Day
It is a national holiday being celebrated throughout Australia. -
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Holidays in May
6th - May Day
It is a regional holiday being observed in Northern Territory. -
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Holidays in June
3rd - Foundation Day
It is a regional holiday being observed in Western Australia.
10th - Queen's Birthday
Except for Western Australia, this public holiday is celebrated throughout the Australia. -
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Holidays in August
5th - Picnic Day
Northern Territory celebrates Picnic Day on 5th of August.
5th - Bank Holiday
This bank holiday is observed in New South Wales only. -
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Holidays in September
30th - Family & Community Day
This regional holiday is subjected to Australian Capital Territory only.
30th - Queen's Birthday
Western Australia celebrates its Queen’s Birthday on 30th September. -
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Holidays in October
7th - Labour Day
This public holiday is observed in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. -
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Holidays in November
5th - Melbourne Cup Day
This is also a regional holiday being celebrated in Victoria. -
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Holidays in December
25th - Christmas Day
Christmas celebrations are made on 25th of December every year.
26th - Boxing Day
Typically it will be moved and celebrated on the next weekday if 26 December is a Saturday or Sunday.