Australia Public Holidays 2025
Australia has 9 public holidays and 2 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 27 Jan | Mon | Australia Day | public |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | public |
| 19 Apr | Sat | Easter Saturday | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | public |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | public |
| 25 Apr | Fri | Anzac Day | public |
| 11 May | Sun | Mother's Day | observance |
| 7 Sep | Sun | Father's Day | observance |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day | public |
About Australia's Holidays
Australia has a few major national days that most people know. Australia Day marks the nation. ANZAC Day remembers soldiers. Christmas and Easter are big Christian and family times. Boxing Day follows Christmas.
Public holidays like Labour Day and the King or Queen birthday give workers a day off. States set extra dates, so holidays can change by region. School holidays and summer break are also important for families and travel.
There is growing attention to Indigenous culture through events like NAIDOC Week and ceremonies on public days. Sporting events, festivals and local celebrations often turn holidays into community gatherings and time for rest and fun.
Holiday Traditions
In Australia people celebrate holidays with relaxed, outdoor fun. Families often meet at parks, beaches or backyards. Barbecues are very common, with sausages, seafood and salads. Sweet treats like pavlova or lamingtons are popular at gatherings.
Public celebrations include fireworks, parades and concerts in cities and towns. Sporting events and community festivals bring people together. Many places hold wreath ceremonies or special performances to remember history.
Australia is multicultural so foods and music from many cultures appear at celebrations. Indigenous ceremonies and Welcome to Country events are also sometimes part of public holidays, showing respect for First Nations culture and history.
Travel Tips
During the holiday season many businesses, banks and government offices close on public holidays. Supermarkets and petrol stations may open with reduced hours, but small town shops and services can shut for several days.
Public transport often runs on a weekend or holiday timetable with fewer trains and buses. Airports and major stations are very busy, especially around Christmas, New Year and school holiday weeks. Expect crowds and longer security and boarding times.
Plan ahead by booking flights, trains and accommodation early. Allow extra travel time and check timetables for holiday schedules. Pack sun protection for warm weather and bring some cash in case card machines are offline.
Look up local holiday dates for the region you visit and note which services will be limited.