Public Holidays Australia 2023
Australia has a number of public holidays throughout the year of 2023, each with their own unique significance and celebratory traditions. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, it’s important to stay in the know about these dates so that you can plan your activities accordingly!
In addition to the national public holidays, each state and territory in Australia has its own set of public holidays. For instance, Victoria celebrates Melbourne Cup Day on the first Tuesday of November, which is a public holiday only within that state. Similarly, the Queen’s Birthday holiday falls on different dates depending on the region.
From national celebrations to state-specific observances, our guide will help you keep track of all the important public holidays in Australia.
Choose your state.
How many National Public Holidays in Australia?
There are 7 National Public Holidays in Australia, they are New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Although we do get Other Public Holidays such as King’s Birthday and Labour Day which are individually declared by the state governments.
Although we do get Other Public Holidays such as King’s Birthday and Labour Day which are individually declared by the state governments.
When’s the next public holiday in Australia?
ACT Public Holidays in 2023
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | New Year’s Day |
| 2 Jan | Mon | New Year Holiday |
| 26 Jan | Thu | Australia Day |
| 13 Mar | Mon | Canberra Day |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 8 Apr | Sat | Day following Good Friday |
| 9 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 10 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Tue | Anzac Day |
| 29 May | Mon | Reconciliation Day |
| 12 Jun | Mon | Queen’s Birthday |
| 2 Oct | Mon | Labour Day |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Tue | Boxing Day |
NSW Public Holidays in 2023
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | New Year’s Day |
| 2 Jan | Mon | New Year Holiday |
| 26 Jan | Thu | Australia Day |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 8 Apr | Sat | Day following Good Friday |
| 9 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 10 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Tue | Anzac Day |
| 12 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 2 Oct | Mon | Labour Day |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Tue | Boxing Day |
NT Public Holidays in 2023
| Public Holiday | 2023 |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January |
| Australia Day | Thursday 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday 7 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 8 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 9 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 10 April |
| Anzac Day | Tuesday 25 April |
| May Day | Monday 1 May |
| June public holiday | Monday 12 June |
| Picnic Day | Monday 7 August |
| Christmas Eve part-day holiday 7pm to midnight | Sunday 24 December |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December |
| New Year’s Evepart-day holiday 7pm to midnight | Sunday 31 December |
QLD Public Holidays in 2023
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | New Year’s Day |
| 2 Jan | Mon | New Year Holiday |
| 26 Jan | Thu | Australia Day |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 8 Apr | Sat | Day following Good Friday |
| 9 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 10 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Tue | Anzac Day |
| 1 May | Mon | Labour Day |
| 16 Aug | Wed | Ekka Wednesday * |
| 2 Oct | Mon | Queen’s Birthday |
| 24 Dec | Sun | Christmas Eve * |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Tue | Boxing Day |
SA Public Holidays in 2023
| Holiday and date | 2023 |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day 1 January | Monday 2 January |
| Australia Day 26 January | Thursday 26 January |
| Adelaide Cup Day* second Monday in March | Monday 13 March |
| Good Friday varies with the lunar cycle | Friday 7 April |
| Easter Saturday varies with the lunar cycle | Saturday 8 April |
| Easter Monday varies with the lunar cycle | Monday 10 April |
| Anzac Day 25 April | Tuesday 25 April |
| Queen’s Birthday / Volunteer’s Day second Monday in June | Monday 12 June |
| Labour Day first Monday in October | Monday 2 October |
| Christmas Eve 24 DecemberPart-day public holiday | Sunday 24 December7pm-midnight |
| Christmas Day 25 December | Monday 25 December |
| Boxing Day / Proclamation Day 26 December | Tuesday 26 December |
| New Year’s Eve 31 DecemberPart-day public holiday | Sunday 31 December7pm-midnight |
TAS Public Holidays in 2023
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | New Year’s Day |
| 2 Jan | Mon | New Year Holiday |
| 11 Jan | Wed | Devonport Cup |
| 26 Jan | Thu | Australia Day |
| 13 Feb | Mon | Royal Hobart Regatta |
| 22 Feb | Wed | Launceston Cup |
| 7 Mar | Tue | King Island Show |
| 13 Mar | Mon | Eight Hours Day |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 10 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 11 Apr | Tue | Easter Tuesday * |
| 25 Apr | Tue | Anzac Day |
| 5 May | Fri | AGFEST |
| 12 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 6 Oct | Fri | Burnie Show |
| 12 Oct | Thu | Royal Launceston Show |
| 20 Oct | Fri | Flinders Island Show |
| 26 Oct | Thu | Royal Hobart Show |
| 6 Nov | Mon | Recreation Day |
| 1 Dec | Fri | Devonport Show |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Tue | Boxing Day |
VIC Public Holidays in 2023
| Holiday | Date in 2023 |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Sunday 1 January Monday 2 January |
| Australia Day | Thursday 26 January |
| Labour Day | Monday 13 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 7 April |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 8 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 9 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 10 April |
| Anzac Day | Tuesday 25 April |
| Queen’s Birthday | Monday 12 June |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Subject to AFL schedule |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 7 November |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December |
WA Public Holidays in 2023
| Public Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Sunday 1 January & Monday 2 January |
| Australia Day | Thursday 26 January |
| Labour Day | Monday 6 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 7 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 10 April |
| Anzac Day | Tuesday 25 April |
| Western Australia Day | Monday 5 June |
| Queen’s Birthday # | Monday 25 September |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December |
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