Planning your year ahead? Here are the official public holidays for 2024 across different states in Australia. These holidays are a great opportunity to relax, spend time with family, or explore the beautiful landscapes Australia has to offer. Check your state’s holidays to plan your next long weekend or getaway.
Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays
- Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Friday 26 January – Australia Day
- Monday 11 March – Canberra Day
- Friday 29 March – Good Friday
- Saturday 30 March – Easter Saturday
- Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
- Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
- Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
- Monday 27 May – Reconciliation Day
- Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
- Monday 7 October – Labour Day
- Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
- Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day
New South Wales Public Holidays
- Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Friday 26 January – Australia Day
- Friday 29 March – Good Friday
- Saturday 30 March – Easter Saturday
- Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
- Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
- Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
- Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
- Monday 7 October – Labour Day
- Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
- Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day
Northern Territory Public Holidays
- Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Friday 26 January – Australia Day
- Friday 29 March – Good Friday
- Saturday 30 March – Easter Saturday
- Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
- Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
- Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
- Monday 6 May – May Day
- Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
- Monday 5 August – Picnic Day
- Tuesday 24 December – Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight)
- Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
- Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day
- Tuesday 31 December – New Year’s Eve (from 7pm to midnight)
Queensland Public Holidays
- Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Friday 26 January – Australia Day
- Friday 29 March – Good Friday
- Saturday 30 March – The day after Good Friday
- Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
- Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
- Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
- Monday 6 May – Labour Day
- Wednesday 14 August – Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only)
- Monday 7 October – King’s Birthday
- Tuesday 24 December – Christmas Eve (from 6pm to midnight)
- Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
- Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day
South Australia Public Holidays
- Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Friday 26 January – Australia Day
- Monday 11 March – Adelaide Cup Day
- Friday 29 March – Good Friday
- Saturday 30 March – Easter Saturday
- Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
- Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
- Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
- Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
- Monday 7 October – Labour Day
- Tuesday 24 December – Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight)
- Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
- Thursday 26 December – Proclamation Day public holiday / Boxing Day
- Tuesday 31 December – New Year’s Eve (from 7pm to midnight)
Tasmania Public Holidays
- Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Friday 26 January – Australia Day
- Monday 12 February – Royal Hobart Regatta (observed in certain areas)
- Monday 11 March – Eight Hours Day
- Friday 29 March – Good Friday
- Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
- Tuesday 2 April – Easter Tuesday (Tasmanian Public Service only)
- Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
- Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
- Monday 4 November – Recreation Day (areas not observing Royal Hobart Regatta)
- Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
- Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day
Victoria Public Holidays
- Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Friday 26 January – Australia Day
- Monday 11 March – Labour Day
- Friday 29 March – Good Friday
- Saturday 30 March – Saturday before Easter Sunday
- Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
- Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
- Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
- Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
- Friday 27 September – Friday before AFL Grand Final
- Tuesday 5 November – Melbourne Cup
- Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
- Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day
Western Australia Public Holidays
- Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
- Friday 26 January – Australia Day
- Monday 4 March – Labour Day
- Friday 29 March – Good Friday
- Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
- Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
- Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
- Monday 3 June – Western Australia Day
- Monday 23 September – King’s Birthday (some regions observe on different dates)
- Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
- Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day
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