When is Labour Day 2025 in Australia?
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 Mar | Mon (Long weekend) | Labour Day | WA |
| 10 Mar | Mon (Long weekend) | Eight Hours Day | TAS | |
| 10 Mar | Mon (Long weekend) | Labour Day | VIC | |
| 5 May | Mon (Long weekend) | Labour Day | QLD | |
| 5 May | Mon (Long weekend) | May Day | NT | |
| 6 Oct | Mon (Long weekend) | Labour Day | ACT, NSW & SA |
Is Labour Day a national holiday?
Yes, Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia.
What is Labour Day?
Labour Day celebrates the eight-hour working day – a victory for workers in the mid-late 19th century. The argument for the eight-hour day was based on the need that each person to have eight hours labour, eight hours recreation and eight hours rest.
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