Public holidays

🇦🇺Australia 2025

Public holidays
25
in 2025
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
20
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
2
J
F
5
M
5
A
2
M
3
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
Wednesday
Public
27
Jan
Australia Day
Monday
Public
3
Mar
Labour Day
Monday
Public
10
Mar
Canberra Day
Monday
Public
10
Mar
Adelaide Cup Day
Monday
Public
10
Mar
Eight Hours Day
Monday
Public
10
Mar
Labour Day
Monday
Public
18
Apr
Good Friday
Friday
Public
19
Apr
Holy Saturday
Saturday · Easter Eve
Public
20
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday
Public
21
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday
Public
25
Apr
Anzac Day
Friday
Public
5
May
May Day
Monday
Public
5
May
Labour Day
Monday
Public
2
Jun
Reconciliation Day
Monday
Public
2
Jun
Western Australia Day
Monday
Public
9
Jun
King's Birthday
Monday
Public
4
Aug
Picnic Day
Monday
Public
26
Sep
Friday before AFL Grand Final
Friday
Public
29
Sep
King's Birthday
Monday
Public
6
Oct
Labour Day
Monday
Public
6
Oct
King's Birthday
Monday
Public
4
Nov
Melbourne Cup
Tuesday
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Thursday
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Friday · Boxing Day
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Australia

In 2025, Australia has 25 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 5. 2 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 20 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 9) to Picnic Day (August 4): 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 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Australia Day
January 27 · Monday
Labour Day
March 3 · Monday
Canberra Day
March 10 · Monday
Adelaide Cup Day
March 10 · Monday
Eight Hours Day
March 10 · Monday
Labour Day
March 10 · Monday
Good Friday
April 18 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 21 · Monday
Anzac Day
April 25 · Friday
May Day
May 5 · Monday
Labour Day
May 5 · Monday
Reconciliation Day
June 2 · Monday
Western Australia Day
June 2 · Monday
King's Birthday
June 9 · Monday
Picnic Day
August 4 · Monday
Friday before AFL Grand Final
September 26 · Friday
King's Birthday
September 29 · Monday
Labour Day
October 6 · Monday
King's Birthday
October 6 · Monday
St. Stephen's Day
December 26 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2025?+
Australia has 25 official public holidays in 2025, with March being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Australia?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Australia in 2025?+
20 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in Australia?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Holy Saturday (April 19), Easter Sunday (April 20).