New Year's Day | Saturday 1 January 2022 | Sunday 1 January 2023 |
3Additional Day | Monday 3 January 2022 | Monday 2 January 2023 |
2Australia Day | Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Thursday 26 January 2023 |
Good Friday | Friday 15 April 2022 | Friday 7 April 2023 |
Easter Saturday | Saturday 16 April 2022 | Saturday 8 April 2023 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday 17 April 2022 | Sunday 9 April 2023 |
Easter Monday | Monday 18 April 2022 | Monday 10 April 2023 |
Anzac Day | Monday 25 April 2022 | Tuesday 25 April 2023 |
Queen's Birthday | Monday 13 June 2022 | Monday 12 June 2023 |
1Bank Holiday | Monday 1 August 2022 | Monday 7 August 2023 |
Labour Day | Monday 3 October 2022 | Monday 2 October 2023 |
Christmas Day | Sunday 25 December 2022 | Monday 25 December 2023 |
Boxing Day | Monday 26 December 2022 | Tuesday 26 December 2023 |
3Additional Day | Tuesday 27 December 2022 | Not applicable |
1 Applies to banks and certain financial institutions, see the Retail Trading Act 2008.
2 From 31.12.11 when Australia Day (26 January) falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, there will be no public holiday on that day, as the following Monday will be declared a public holiday.
3 From 31.12.11 the Holiday Act provides for an extra public holiday to be added when New Year's Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend.
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New Year's Day | Saturday 1 January Monday 3 January2 |
Australia Day | Wednesday 26 January |
Labour Day | Monday 14 March |
Good Friday1 | Friday 15 April |
Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 16 April |
Easter Sunday | Sunday 17 April |
Easter Monday | Monday 18 April |
ANZAC Day1 | Monday 25 April |
Queen's Birthday | Monday 13 June |
Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Friday 23 September |
Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 1 November4 |
Christmas Day1 | Sunday 25 December Tuesday 27 December5 |
Boxing Day | Monday 26 December |
1 ANZAC Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day are restricted trading days.
2 As New Year's Day falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is an additional public holiday.
4 Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday across all of Victoria unless alternate local holiday has been arranged by a non-metro council.
5 As Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the following Tuesday is an additional public holiday.
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Australia Day is the official National Day of Australia. It is a national public holiday that is celebrated each year on January 26. If January 26 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, Australia Day is celebrated on the following Monday instead.
On Australia Day the arrival of the first fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation of British sovereignty (in that time) over the east coast of Australia is commemorated.
1-26-2022 CanadaAustralia Day 2022 | January 26, 2022 Wednesday | 04 | - |
Australia Day 2023 | January 26, 2023 Thursday | 04 | 141 |
Australia Day 2024 | January 26, 2024 Friday | 04 | 506 |
Australia Day 2025 | January 27, 2025 Monday | 05 | 873 |
Australia Day 2026 | January 26, 2026 Monday | 05 | 1237 |
Australia Day 2027 | January 26, 2027 Tuesday | 04 | 1602 |
Australia Day 2028 | January 26, 2028 Wednesday | 04 | 1967 |
Australia Day 2029 | January 26, 2029 Friday | 04 | 2333 |
Australia Day 2030 | January 28, 2030 Monday | 05 | 2700 |
Australia Day 2031 | January 27, 2031 Monday | 05 | 3064 |
Australia Day 2032 | January 26, 2032 Monday | 05 | 3428 |
Australia Day 2033 | January 26, 2033 Wednesday | 04 | 3794 |
Australia Day 2034 | January 26, 2034 Thursday | 04 | 4159 |
Australia Day 2035 | January 26, 2035 Friday | 04 | 4524 |
Australia Day 2036 | January 28, 2036 Monday | 05 | 4891 |
On January 26th 1788 Captain Arthur Phillip became the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales
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When is Australia Day?
Australia Day a public holiday on January 26th and is Australia's National Day.
It marks the arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales on that date in 1788, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain by Captain Arthur Phillip.
In each State and Territory, when January 26th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the date of the public holiday is moved to the following Monday.
History of Australia Day
Captain Arthur Phillip became the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales and the fledgeling colony soon began to celebrate the anniversary of their arrival.
During the early nineteenth century, the anniversary was called 'Foundation Day' and was marked by sporting events. In the 1820s, Horseracing was popular but by the 1830s regattas had become popular.
Fifty years after Phillip landed, Australia's first public holiday was announced to celebrate Foundation Day 1838. The inaugural holiday became an annual event and has continued to be held on or around January 26th. In Sydney, January 26th was referred to as "First Landing Day", and celebrated with anniversary dinners and later an annual regatta on the harbour.
By 1888, all the colonial capitals, except Adelaide, proclaimed 'Anniversary Day' a public holiday and celebrations took place throughout the individual colonies.
The 150th anniversary of white settlement in 1938 was marked with official ceremonies around the nation celebrating the arrival of Captain Phillip.
In 1946, the Commonwealth Government, States, and Territories agreed that there should be one national day - 'Australia Day' - under one banner and on the same day.
However, the Australia Day public holiday was still held on the Monday closest to January 26th.
In the bi-centenary year, 1988, Australia Day was held around the nation on January 26th. The highlight of the many celebrations was a re-enactment of the First Fleet's trip which departed from Portsmouth on May 13th 1987 and arrived in Australia in early January.
It was not until 1994 that all the states and territories endorsed the celebration of Australia Day on the actual day, instead of the nearest Monday. United Australia Day celebrations have been held on January 26th or the following Monday ever since.
Australia Day consists of formal ceremonies around the nation along with local fun events.
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This page contains a calendar of all 2022 public holidays for Australia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
*Note: — South Australia and Northern Territory have a part-day public holiday for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 7 pm to 12 midnight. — Queensland has a part-day public holiday for Christmas Eve from 6 pm to midnight. — Easter Tuesday is a restricted public holiday in Tasmania. Observed by some awards/agreements and the State Public Service. To check award ring Fair Work Infoline on 131394. — Ekka Wednesday is observed in Brisbane area only.
— Melbourne Cup Day is observed in all of Victoria unless alternate local holiday has been arranged by non-metro council.