Public holidays
🇦🇺Australia 2029
Public holidays
25
in 2029
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
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
Holy Saturday
Saturday · Easter Eve
Public
Reconciliation Day
Monday
Public
Western Australia Day
Monday
Public
Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
Friday
Public
St. Stephen's Day
Wednesday · Boxing Day
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Australia
In 2029, Australia has 25 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 7. 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 11) to Picnic Day (August 6): 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 2029
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Australia Day
January 26 · Friday
Labour Day
March 5 · Monday
Canberra Day
March 12 · Monday
Adelaide Cup Day
March 12 · Monday
Eight Hours Day
March 12 · Monday
Labour Day
March 12 · Monday
Good Friday
March 30 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 2 · Monday
Labour Day
May 7 · Monday
Reconciliation Day
May 28 · Monday
Western Australia Day
June 4 · Monday
King's Birthday
June 11 · Monday
Picnic Day
August 6 · Monday
King's Birthday
September 24 · Monday
Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
September 28 · Friday
Labour Day
October 1 · Monday
King's Birthday
October 1 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2029?+
Australia has 25 official public holidays in 2029, with March being the busiest month (7).
What is the first public holiday of 2029 in Australia?+
The first public holiday of 2029 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Australia in 2029?+
19 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2029 holidays fall on a weekend in Australia?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Holy Saturday (March 31), Easter Sunday (April 1).