20242025
New Year's Day1 January1 January
Australia Day26 January26 January
Good Friday29 March18 April
Easter Monday1 April21 April
ANZAC Day25 April25 April
Christmas Day25 December25 December
Boxing Day26 December26 December

*Listed above are the national holidays celebrated countrywide. States and territories in Australia celebrate individual holidays, so it is best to check local official sources.

*If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday becomes a holiday.

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►For information on housing, see Accommodation in Australia

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