A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.
The day commemorates the achievements of the labor movement and the introduction of the eight-hour workday.
Mar 10, Mon
Canberra Day
Australian Capital Territory
The day marks the founding of Canberra as the capital city of Australia in 1913.
Mar 10, Mon
Adelaide Cup Day
South Australia
Mar 10, Mon
Eight Hours Day
Tasmania
Marks the successful labor protest on 21 April 1856, when Victorian stonemasons in Melbourne led a walk-off demanding an eight-hour workday with no reduction in pay. This achievement became a landmark in labor history and inspired the creation of Labour Day holidays in several Australian states.
Mar 10, Mon
Labour Day
Victoria
The day commemorates the achievements of the labor movement and the introduction of the eight-hour workday.
Apr 18, Fri
Good Friday
Nationwide
The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria
Christian holiday which commemorates the day that Jesus' body lay in the tomb and the Harrowing of Hell. It's the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter.
A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.
The day recognizes International Workers’ Day, celebrating labor rights and the contributions of the working class.
May 5, Mon
Labour Day
Queensland
The day commemorates the achievements of the labor movement and the introduction of the eight-hour workday.
Jun 2, Mon
Reconciliation Day
Australian Capital Territory
The day promotes understanding and healing between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, reflecting on past injustices and working toward reconciliation.
Jun 2, Mon
Western Australia Day
Western Australia
Marks the arrival of the first free settlers aboard the Parmelia at Swan River in June 1829, initiating the founding of the Swan River Colony.
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria
The day on which the birthday of the monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations is officially celebrated (usually does not coincide with the actual birthday). The date of the holiday varies from country to country and only symbolizes the ruler's birthday (the current monarch, Charles III, was born on November 14, 1948).
The day is observed in the Northern Territory as a public holiday, originally marking the end of the railway construction season, now serving as a day of leisure.
Sep 29, Mon
King's Birthday
Western Australia
The day on which the birthday of the monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations is officially celebrated (usually does not coincide with the actual birthday). The date of the holiday varies from country to country and only symbolizes the ruler's birthday (the current monarch, Charles III, was born on November 14, 1948).
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia
The day commemorates the achievements of the labor movement and the introduction of the eight-hour workday.
Oct 6, Mon
King's Birthday
Queensland
The day on which the birthday of the monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations is officially celebrated (usually does not coincide with the actual birthday). The date of the holiday varies from country to country and only symbolizes the ruler's birthday (the current monarch, Charles III, was born on November 14, 1948).
A continuation of the Christmas celebration, marked by family time, rest, and traditions of giving, also known in many countries as Boxing Day, Second Day of Christmas, Saint Stephen’s Day, or the Day of Goodwill