Although 2023 has already begun, if you are like us, have already started planning your holidays and where to go for the second half of the year. We will show you which state/territory in Australia has the most public holidays in 2023!
Firstly, the following holidays are the same across all regions of Australia:
- New Year’s Day
- January 26th – Australia Day (National Day of Australia)
- Easter Holidays
- ANZAC Day (commemorating the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps)
- December 25th – Christmas Day
- December 26th – Boxing Day
Apart from these holidays, each state/territory has its own special holidays.
How many public holidays in NSW in 2023?
NSW – 12 public holidays
A fairly standard number of holidays, no public holidays for sports events or shows .
How many public holidays in VIC in 2023?
VIC – 14 public holidays
Melburnians have an additional public holiday for the famous Melbourne Cup. There’s also an AFL Grand Final holiday, but the specific date depends on the match schedule.
How many public holidays in QLD in 2023?
QLD – 14 public holidays
Unlike other states, Queenslanders have an extra public holiday on the day of the Royal Queensland Show.
How many public holidays in SA in 2023?
SA – 14 public holidays
In the Adelaide region, though not as popular as the Melbourne Cup, they still enjoy a public holiday for the Adelaide Cup.
How many public holidays in TAS in 2023?
TAS – 12 public holidays
Despite being remote, Tasmanians work diligently. Surprisingly, the first day of the year (January 1st) is not a public holiday for you. It was quite surprising to find out during the search.
How many public holidays in WA in 2023?
WA – 12 public holidays
Public holidays in Western Australia are quite ordinary. However, the date for the King’s birthday varies within the state, so be mindful of that.
How many public holidays in ACT in 2023?
ACT – 14 public holidays
Similar to other states, the holidays in ACT are relatively ordinary. However, Easter Holiday and NSW have an extra day compared to other states.
How many public holidays in NT in 2023?
NT – 14 public holidays
NT has an extra public holiday “Picnic Day”.
Which months have the most public holidays?
Regardless of the week, the months of April and December have the most public holidays, so you can plan your vacation accordingly.
Additional tips
Be aware that restaurants and shops may charge around 15% service fee on public holidays. Additionally, exercise extra caution while driving during public holidays as you don’t want to incur double demerit points for any joy!
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