Victorian Public Holidays 2023
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Victorian Public Holidays 2023

How many public holidays are there in Victoria 2023?

Living in the Victoria? Here’s a list of all the Victorian public holidays you need to know in 2023, as well as other important dates to make a note of on your calendar.

Whether you’re living in the Victoria or just visiting, it’s important to note the dates of the holidays as many businesses and restaurants typically close or have reduced services on these days, especially during the long weekends.

To ensure you don’t miss out on anything important, our guide puts together a list of Victorian public holidays and national days 2023 and important dates for your calendar.

How many public holidays are there in Victoria in 2023?

We have 13 official public holidays or 11 weekday public holidays this year.

What are the Public Holidays in Victoria in 2023

HolidayDate in 2023
New Year’s DaySunday 1 January
Monday 2 January
Australia DayThursday 26 January
Labour DayMonday 13 March
Good FridayFriday 7 April
Saturday before Easter SundaySaturday 8 April
Easter SundaySunday 9 April
Easter MondayMonday 10 April
Anzac DayTuesday 25 April
Queen’s BirthdayMonday 12 June
Friday before the AFL Grand FinalSubject to AFL schedule
Melbourne CupTuesday 7 November
Christmas DayMonday 25 December
Boxing DayTuesday 26 December

You can find out more on the official website.

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