Australia Public Holidays 2025
Public holidays
These are observed nationwide. State and territory governments add their own days (e.g., Labour Day, King’s Birthday in WA/QLD) and set some substitute rules differently.
Next public holiday in Australia
Australia 2025
8 holidays · 5 long weekends
January
Wed1New Year's DayJanuary 1- Sun26Australia DayJanuary 26· Day off Mon, Jan 27· Long weekend
April
Fri18Good FridayFriday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend- Sat19Easter SaturdaySaturday before Easter Sunday
- Mon21Easter MondayMonday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
- Fri25Anzac DayApril 25· Long weekend
December
Thu25Christmas DayDecember 25- Fri26Boxing DayDecember 26· Long weekend
Australia holidays in 2025
In 2025, Australia has 8 national public holidays (most states). The year starts with New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1 and ends with Boxing Day on Friday, December 26. 5 of the holidays give a long weekend, including Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday.
2 holidays fall on a weekend: Australia Day on Sunday, January 26 (day off Monday, January 27), Easter Saturday on Saturday, April 19.
These are observed nationwide. State and territory governments add their own days (e.g., Labour Day, King’s Birthday in WA/QLD) and set some substitute rules differently.
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Questions
How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2025?+
There are 8 national public holidays (most states) in 2025. 5 of them give you a day off on a Monday or a Friday, so they make a long weekend.
When is the first and the last public holiday in 2025?+
The first is New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1. The last is Boxing Day on Friday, December 26.
Which Australia holidays fall on a weekend in 2025?+
Australia Day (Sunday, January 26), with the day off on Monday, January 27; Easter Saturday (Saturday, April 19).
Are regional holidays in Australia included?+
These are observed nationwide. State and territory governments add their own days (e.g., Labour Day, King’s Birthday in WA/QLD) and set some substitute rules differently.
How do I add Australia holidays to my calendar?+
Press the Add to calendar button on this page to download an .ics file with all 8 holidays for 2025. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.