Public holidays in Australia 2024
Every public holiday in Australia in 2024 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Australia, 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Monday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 January | Friday | Australia Day | National |
| 4 March | Monday | Labor Day | Regional |
| 11 March | Monday | Canberra Day | Regional |
| 29 March | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 30 March | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Regional |
| 31 March | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Regional |
| 1 April | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 April | Thursday | ANZAC Day | National |
| 6 May | Monday | May Day | Regional |
| 27 May | Monday | Reconciliation Day | Regional |
| 3 June | Monday | Western Australia Day | Regional |
| 10 June | Monday | King's Birthday | Regional |
| 5 August | Monday | Picnic Day | Regional |
| 14 August | Wednesday | The Royal Queensland Show | Regional |
| 23 September | Monday | King's Birthday | Regional |
| 27 September | Friday | Grand Final Day | Regional |
| 7 October | Monday | Labor Day | Regional |
| 5 November | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup Day | Regional |
| 25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December | Thursday | Boxing Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 7 national holidays in 2024, 7 fall on a weekday and 0 at a weekend. Every one lands on a weekday this year.
Other years
Public holidays in Australia 2023 · Public holidays in Australia 2025
Other countries
Public holidays for 247 countries and territories, or back to Australia.