Australia has many public holidays throughout the year, and there are colorful celebrations all over the country. At the same time, many banks, government institutions and shops are closed for rest.
National public holidays include New year`s Day, Australian National Day, Jusus good Friday, Easter, Australian New Zealand Legion Day, Christmas and Boxing Day, etc. Other public holidays are announced by the states and territories on their own and on different dates.
During holidays, Australians like short trips, so they may be more crowded than usual. If you drive, the traffic will be busier than usual. If you plan to travel during peak hours, it is recommended to book tickets and accommodations in advance to avoid delay.
A General Holiday in Australia in 2019
date | week | public holiday | scope |
1 January | Tuesday | New Yea | nationwide |
9 January | Wednesday | Devon Harbor Cup | Tasmania |
28 January | Monday | Australian National Day Holiday | nationwide |
11 February | Monday | Royal Hobart Rowing Association | Tasmania |
27 February | Wednesday | Langsston Cup | Tasmania |
4 March | Monday | International Labour Day | Western Australia |
5 March | Tuesday | King island agriculture fai | Tasmania |
11 March | Monday | Canberra Day | Australian Capital Territory |
11 March | Monday | March Public Holiday | South Australia |
11 March | Monday | Eight-hour day | Tasmania |
11 March | Monday | International Labour Day | Victoria |
19 April | Friday | Jusus good Friday | nationwide |
20 April | Saturday | Easter Saturday | All but Tasmania & Western Australia |
21 April | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland & Victoria |
22 April | Monday | Easter Monday | nationwide |
23 April | Tuesday | Easter Tuesday * | Tasmania |
25 April | Thursday | Australian New Zealand Legion Day | nationwide |
3 May | Friday | AGFEST crate | Tasmania |
6 May | Monday | the Dragon Boat Festival on the fifth day of the fifth moon | Northern Territory |
6 May | Monday | International Labour Day | [经] Queensland |
27 May | Monday | Reconciliation day | Australian Capital Territory |
3 June | Monday | Western Australia Japan | Western Australia |
10 June | Monday | Queen`s Birthday | All but Queensland & Western Australia |
28 June | Friday | Borolora agricultural fair day | Northern Territory |
5 July | Friday | Alice spring agriculture fair day | Northern Territory |
12 July | Friday | Taneng Texi agricultural exhibition day | Northern Territory |
19 July | Friday | Catherine agricultural fair day | Northern Territory |
26 July | Friday | Darwin agricultural fair day | Northern Territory |
5 August | Monday | Picnic day | Northern Territory |
14 August | Wednesday | Royal Queensland Agriculture Fair * | [经] Queensland |
27 Septembe | Friday | Australian Football League Finals | Victoria |
30 Septembe | Monday | Queen`s Birthday | Western Australia |
4 Octobe | Friday | Boni agricultural fai | Tasmania |
7 Octobe | Monday | International Labour Day | Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales & South Australia |
7 Octobe | Monday | Queen`s Birthday | [经] Queensland |
10 Octobe | Thursday | Royal Longsston agricultural fai | Tasmania |
18 Octobe | Friday | Fellanda Island Agriculture Fai | Tasmania |
24 Octobe | Thursday | Royal Hobart Farmer Exhibition | Tasmania |
4 Novembe | Monday | Longsston Recreation Day | Tasmania |
5 Novembe | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup Day | Victoria |
29 Novembe | Friday | Devon Port Agricultural Exhibition | Tasmania |
24 Decembe | Tuesday | Christmas Eve * | South Australia |
25 Decembe | Wednesday | Christmas Day | nationwide |
26 Decembe | Thursday | Boxing Day | Except for South Australia. |
26 Decembe | Thursday | Declaration Day | South Australia |
31 Decembe | Tuesday | New Year`s Eve * | South Australia |