Public holidays

🇦🇺Australia 2024

Public holidays
25
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
19
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
2
J
F
8
M
2
A
3
M
2
J
J
1
A
2
S
2
O
1
N
2
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday
Public
26
Jan
Australia Day
Friday
Public
4
Mar
Labour Day
Monday
Public
11
Mar
Canberra Day
Monday
Public
11
Mar
Adelaide Cup Day
Monday
Public
11
Mar
Eight Hours Day
Monday
Public
11
Mar
Labour Day
Monday
Public
29
Mar
Good Friday
Friday
Public
30
Mar
Holy Saturday
Saturday · Easter Eve
Public
31
Mar
Easter Sunday
Sunday
Public
1
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday
Public
25
Apr
Anzac Day
Thursday
Public
6
May
May Day
Monday
Public
6
May
Labour Day
Monday
Public
27
May
Reconciliation Day
Monday
Public
3
Jun
Western Australia Day
Monday
Public
10
Jun
King's Birthday
Monday
Public
5
Aug
Picnic Day
Monday
Public
27
Sep
Friday before AFL Grand Final
Friday
Public
30
Sep
King's Birthday
Monday
Public
7
Oct
Labour Day
Monday
Public
7
Oct
King's Birthday
Monday
Public
5
Nov
Melbourne Cup
Tuesday
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Thursday · Boxing Day
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Australia

In 2024, Australia has 25 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 8. 2 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 19 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from King's Birthday (June 10) to Picnic Day (August 5): 56 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Australia Day
January 26 · Friday
Labour Day
March 4 · Monday
Canberra Day
March 11 · Monday
Adelaide Cup Day
March 11 · Monday
Eight Hours Day
March 11 · Monday
Labour Day
March 11 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
May Day
May 6 · Monday
Labour Day
May 6 · Monday
Reconciliation Day
May 27 · Monday
Western Australia Day
June 3 · Monday
King's Birthday
June 10 · Monday
Picnic Day
August 5 · Monday
Friday before AFL Grand Final
September 27 · Friday
King's Birthday
September 30 · Monday
Labour Day
October 7 · Monday
King's Birthday
October 7 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2024?+
Australia has 25 official public holidays in 2024, with March being the busiest month (8).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Australia?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Australia in 2024?+
19 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Australia?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Holy Saturday (March 30), Easter Sunday (March 31).