Australia Public Holiday in each state in 2024
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Australia Public Holiday in each state in 2024

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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.

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Public Holidays in NSW 2024

DateDayPublic Holiday
1 JanMonNew Year’s Day
26 JanFriAustralia Day
29 MarFriGood Friday
30 MarSatDay following Good Friday
31 MarSunEaster Sunday
1 AprMonEaster Monday
25 AprThuAnzac Day
10 JunMonQueen’s Birthday
5 AugMonBank Holiday* Applies to banks and certain financial institutions,
7 OctMonLabour Day
25 DecWedChristmas Day
26 DecThuBoxing Day

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Public Holidays in VIC 2024

DateDayHoliday
1 JanMonNew Year’s Day
26 JanFriAustralia Day
11 MarMonLabour Day
29 MarFriGood Friday
30 MarSatDay following Good Friday
31 MarSunEaster Sunday
1 AprMonEaster Monday
25 AprThuAnzac Day
10 JunMonQueen’s Birthday
TBA AFL Grand Final Friday
5 NovTueMelbourne Cup Day *
25 DecWedChristmas Day
26 DecThuBoxing Day

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Public Holidays in QLD 2024

DateDayHoliday
1 JanMonNew Year’s Day
26 JanFriAustralia Day
29 MarFriGood Friday
30 MarSatDay following Good Friday
31 MarSunEaster Sunday
1 AprMonEaster Monday
25 AprThuAnzac Day
6 MayMonLabour Day
14 AugWedEkka Wednesday *
7 OctMonQueen’s Birthday
24 DecTueChristmas Eve *
25 DecWedChristmas Day
26 DecThuBoxing Day

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Public Holidays in SA 2024

DateDayHoliday
1 JanMonNew Year’s Day
26 JanFriAustralia Day
11 MarMonAdelaide Cup Day
29 MarFriGood Friday
30 MarSatDay following Good Friday
1 AprMonEaster Monday
25 AprThuAnzac Day
10 JunMonQueen’s Birthday
7 OctMonLabour Day
24 DecTueChristmas Eve *
25 DecWedChristmas Day
26 DecThuProclamation Day
31 DecTueNew Year’s Eve *

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Public Holidays in WA 2024

DateDayHoliday
1 JanMonNew Year’s Day
26 JanFriAustralia Day
4 MarMonLabour Day
29 MarFriGood Friday
31 MarSunEaster Sunday
1 AprMonEaster Monday
25 AprThuAnzac Day
3 JunMonWestern Australia Day
23 SepMonQueen’s Birthday
25 DecWedChristmas Day
26 DecThuBoxing Day

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Public Holidays in NT 2024

Public Holiday2024
New Year’s DayMonday 1 January
Australia DayFriday 26 January
Good FridayFriday 29 March
Easter SaturdaySaturday 30 March
Easter SundaySunday  31 March
Easter MondayMonday 1 April
Anzac DayThursday 25 April
May DayMonday 6 May
June public holidayMonday 10 June
Picnic DayMonday 5 August
Christmas Eve

part-day holiday
7pm to midnight
Tuesday 24 December
Christmas DayWednesday 25 December
Boxing DayThursday 26 December
New Year’s Evepart-day holiday
7pm to midnight
Tuesday 31 December

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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.

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