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| Holiday | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day New Year's Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar used in Australia and many other countries. |
Tuesday | January 1 | National holiday |
| Epiphany Many people in countries such as Australia annually observe Epiphany on January 6. |
Sunday | January 6 | Christian |
| Orthodox Christmas Day Many Orthodox Christian churches in countries such as Australia observe Christmas Day on or near January 7 in the Gregorian calendar. |
Monday | January 7 | Orthodox |
| Orthodox New Year Many Orthodox Christian churches in countries such as Australia celebrate New Year’s Day on January 14 in the Gregorian calendar. |
Monday | January 14 | Orthodox |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) Tu B’Shevat is known as the “New Year for Trees”, is one of the four Jewish New Years. |
Monday | January 21 | Hebrew |
| Australia Day Australia Day is a day of celebrations for Australians. It is celebrated on January 26 each year. |
Saturday | January 26 | National holiday |
| Australia Day observed Australia Day is a day of celebrations for Australians. It is celebrated on January 26 each year. |
Monday | January 28 | National holiday |
| Chinese New Year Chinese New Year marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar. |
Tuesday | February 5 | Observance |
| Royal Hobart Regatta The Royal Hobart Regatta is an annual public holiday in southern Tasmania, Australia, on the second Monday in February. |
Monday | February 11 | Local holiday |
| Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day, which is annually held on February 14, is one of the most romantic days in the year for many people in countries such as Australia. |
Thursday | February 14 | Observance |
| Labour Day Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories. |
Monday | October 7 | Common local holiday |
| Carnival/Shrove Tuesday Shrove Tuesday is the day before the start of the Lent period for many Christians in Australia. |
Tuesday | March 5 | Christian |
| Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in for many Christians in Australia. |
Wednesday | March 6 | Christian |
| Eight Hours Day Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories. |
Monday | March 11 | Common local holiday |
| Adelaide Cup Adelaide Cup is a state holiday and a horse racing event in South Australia. |
Monday | March 11 | Local holiday |
| Canberra Day Canberra Day is a public holiday that celebrates Canberra’s official founding in the Australian Capital Territory. |
Monday | March 11 | Local holiday |
| St Patrick's Day St Patrick’s Day is a popular observance in Australia to honor Irish culture and commemorate one of Ireland’s patron saints, St Patrick. |
Sunday | March 17 | Observance |
| March Equinox |
Wednesday | March 20 | Season |
| Purim Purim commemorates a time when Jewish people were saved from death around the fourth century BCE, according to the Book of Esther. |
Thursday | March 21 | Hebrew |
| Harmony Day Harmony Day is a national observance that celebrates Australia’s cultural, linguistic and religious diversity on March 21 every year. |
Thursday | March 21 | Observance |
| National Close the Gap Day |
Thursday | March 21 | Observance |
| Isra and Mi'raj Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night when the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned. |
Wednesday | April 3 | Muslim |
| Daylight Saving Time ends |
Saturday | April 6 | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| Palm Sunday Palm Sunday in Australia celebrates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the Sunday before Easter Sunday. |
Sunday | April 14 | Christian |
| Maundy Thursday Many Christians in the Australia celebrate Maundy Thursday on the Thursday before Good Friday. |
Thursday | April 18 | Christian |
| Good Friday Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday and is a national holiday in Australia. |
Friday | April 19 | National holiday,Christian |
| First day of Passover Passover is a Jewish observance of the liberation from slavery and the Israelites' exodus from Egypt around 3000 years ago. |
Saturday | April 20 | Hebrew |
| Holy Saturday Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in some states and the two territories in Australia. |
Saturday | April 20 | Common local holiday |
| Easter Day On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. |
Sunday | April 21 | Observance |
| Easter Monday Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a nationwide holiday in Australia. |
Monday | April 22 | National holiday,Christian |
| Easter Tuesday Easter Tuesday is a public holiday in the Australian state of Tasmania. |
Tuesday | April 23 | Local holiday |
| ANZAC Day ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during in World War I. |
Thursday | April 25 | National holiday |
| Orthodox Good Friday Many Orthodox Christians in Australia remember the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion on Great Friday. |
Friday | April 26 | Orthodox |
| Last day of Passover The last day of Passover marks the end of the Passover period, which lasts for seven or eight days. |
Saturday | April 27 | Hebrew |
| Orthodox Holy Saturday Many Orthodox Christians in Australia remember Jesus Christ’s burial and his descent into Hades on Holy Saturday. |
Saturday | April 27 | Orthodox |
| Orthodox Easter Many Orthodox Christians in Australia celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday, also known as Pascha. |
Sunday | April 28 | Orthodox |
| Orthodox Easter Monday Many Orthodox churches in Australia observe Easter Monday on the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday date. |
Monday | April 29 | Orthodox |
| Yom HaShoah Yom Hashoah remembers the lives and sacrifices of about six million Holocaust victims who died during World War II. This observance is annually held on the 27th day of the month of Nisan. |
Thursday | May 2 | Hebrew |
| Ramadan Start Many Muslims in Australia welcome Ramadan as period of fasting, self-evaluation and spiritual growth. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
Monday | May 6 | Muslim |
| May Day Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories. |
Monday | May 6 | Common local holiday |
| Yom HaAtzmaut Many Jewish communities in Australia celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut, which is Israel’s Independence Day, on the fifth day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar. |
Thursday | May 9 | Hebrew |
| Mother's Day Mother’s Day is celebrated in Australia on the second Sunday of May each year. |
Sunday | May 12 | Observance |
| Lag B'Omer Many Jewish Australians observe Lag B’Omer on the 18th day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar. |
Thursday | May 23 | Hebrew |
| National Sorry Day National Sorry Day is an Australia-wide observance that acknowledges the impact of Australia’s Stolen Generations. |
Sunday | May 26 | Observance |
| Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day is a state holiday in the Australian Capital Territory. |
Monday | May 27 | Local holiday |
| Ascension Day Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter and commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven, according to Christian belief. |
Thursday | May 30 | Christian |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) Laylat al-Qadr is most likely to be held on one of the last 10 days of month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. |
Friday | May 31 | Muslim |
| Western Australia Day Foundation Day is a public holiday in the state of Western Australia to commemorate the founding of the first British colony in the state. |
Monday | June 3 | Common local holiday |
| Eid ul Fitr Eid al-Fitr, which is on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, marks the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan. |
Wednesday | June 5 | Muslim |
| Queensland Day Queenslanders commemorate their state’s birthday on Queensland Day in Australia. |
Thursday | June 6 | Local observance |
| Pentecost Many Christians in Australia observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
Sunday | June 9 | Christian |
| Shavuot Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Weeks, is one of three major Jewish festivals celebrated among many Jewish Australians. |
Sunday | June 9 | Hebrew |
| Whit Monday Whit Monday is a Christian observance also known as Pentecost Monday. It is the day after Pentecost, or Whitsunday. |
Monday | June 10 | Christian |
| Queen's Birthday Many Australians celebrate the Queen's Birthday each year, as Australia is a constitutional monarchy. |
Monday | October 7 | Common local holiday |
| Trinity Sunday Many churches in Australia observe Trinity Sunday, a Christian feast that occurs on the first Sunday after Pentecost. |
Sunday | June 16 | Christian |
| Corpus Christi Corpus Christi is a Christian observance that honors the Holy Eucharist. |
Thursday | June 20 | Christian |
| June Solstice |
Friday | June 21 | Season |
| First Day of NAIDOC Week |
Sunday | July 7 | Observance |
| New South Wales Bank Holiday The New South Wales Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday of August. |
Monday | August 5 | Local holiday |
| Northern Territory Picnic Day Picnic Day is a public holiday annually held in Australia’s Northern Territory on the first Monday of August. |
Monday | August 5 | Local holiday |
| Tisha B'Av Tisha B’Av is on the ninth day of the month of Av in the Jewish calendar. |
Sunday | August 11 | Hebrew |
| Eid ul Adha Many Muslims in Australia celebrate Eid al- Adha around the 10th to the 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah. |
Monday | August 12 | Muslim |
| Royal National Agricultural Show Day Queensland The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day is usually held in Brisbane, the capital city of the state of Queensland, Australia, on the second or third Wednesday in August. |
Wednesday | August 14 | Local holiday |
| Assumption of Mary The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is an annual Christian observance in Australia held on August 15. It is considered a Holy Day of Obligation - a day when some Christian denominations are obliged to attend mass. |
Thursday | August 15 | Christian |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
Sunday | September 1 | Muslim |
| Father's Day Father’s Day celebrates the contribution that fathers and father figures make to their children’s lives. |
Sunday | September 1 | Observance |
| September Equinox |
Monday | September 23 | Season |
| Rosh Hashana Rosh Hashana, also spelled Rosh Hashanah, is commonly known as the Jewish New Year. The event begins on the first day of Tishrei (or Tishri), which is the seventh month in the Jewish calendar. |
Monday | September 30 | Hebrew |
| Feast of St Francis of Assisi Many churches in Australia celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi to honor St Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment, on October 4 each year. |
Friday | October 4 | Christian |
| Daylight Saving Time starts |
Saturday | October 5 | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| Yom Kippur Yom Kippur is an important Jewish holiday that falls on the 10th day of the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar. |
Wednesday | October 9 | Hebrew |
| First day of Sukkot The first day of Sukkot marks the start of the Sukkot festival for Jewish communities in Australia. |
Monday | October 14 | Hebrew |
| Hoshana Rabbah Many Jewish communities in Australia observe the last day of Sukkot, which marks the end of the Sukkot festival. |
Sunday | October 20 | Hebrew |
| Shemini Atzeret Shemini Atzeret (or Shmini Atzeret) is a Jewish holiday dedicated to the love of God, while Simchat Torah (Simchas Torah or Simhat Torah) marks the end of Sukkot and celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah. |
Monday | October 21 | Hebrew |
| Simchat Torah Simchat Torah (Simchas Torah or Simhat Torah) is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah. |
Tuesday | October 22 | Hebrew |
| Diwali/Deepavali Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. |
Sunday | October 27 | Observance |
| Halloween Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in Australian communities on October 31 each year. |
Thursday | October 31 | Observance |
| All Saints' Day Many churches in Australia annually observe All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
Friday | November 1 | Christian |
| All Souls' Day All Souls’ Day is observed among some Christians in Australia on November 2 each year. |
Saturday | November 2 | Christian |
| Recreation Day Recreation Day is annually celebrated in northern Tasmania, in Australia, on the first Monday of November. |
Monday | November 4 | Local holiday |
| Melbourne Cup Day Melbourne Cup Day is Australia’s most celebrated horse racing event. It is an annual public holiday in the state of Victoria and is observed nationwide on the first Tuesday of November. |
Tuesday | November 5 | Local holiday |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) Eid Milad ul-Nabi marks the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's birth and death. |
Sunday | November 10 | Muslim |
| Remembrance Day Remembrance Day in Australia is annually observed on November 11 although it is not a public holiday. This event remembers those who died as a result of war, particularly from World War I onwards. |
Monday | November 11 | Observance |
| First Sunday of Advent Many Christians mark the First Sunday of Advent as the start of the Advent season leading up to Christmas. |
Sunday | December 1 | Observance |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception Some Christians, particularly those of Catholic faith, in Australia mark the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on or around December 8. |
Sunday | December 8 | Christian |
| December Solstice |
Sunday | December 22 | Season |
| First Day of Hanukkah The first day of Hanukkah is the start of the Hanukkah period, which lasts for 8 days, from the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar. |
Monday | December 23 | Hebrew |
| Christmas Eve Christmas Eve in Australia is annually celebrated on December 24, which is the day before Christmas Day. |
Tuesday | December 24 | Observance |
| Christmas Day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day, which is in the middle of summer in Australia. |
Wednesday | December 25 | National holiday,Christian |
| Boxing Day December 26 is the Boxing Day holiday celebrated in Australia. |
Thursday | December 26 | National holiday,Christian |
| Proclamation Day December 26 is the Boxing Day holiday celebrated in Australia. |
Thursday | December 26 | Local holiday |
| Last day of Hanukkah The last day of Hanukkah marks the end of a festive Jewish occasion, known as Hanukkah or Chanukah. |
Monday | December 30 | Hebrew |
| New Year's Eve Many Australians celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 each year, which coincides with the date before New Year’s Day in the Gregorian calendar. |
Tuesday | December 31 | Observance |