Complete List of Public Holidays 2024 in Australia

Keep track of the public holidays this year with the list below obtained from the team at Fairwork Australia.

This is the list of 2024 public holidays for each state and territory in Australia. Public holidays can be different depending on the state or territory you’re in.

Employers can use this list to manage employee leave and plan their workforce during the holidays. To stay compliant with the latest changes, refer to our comprehensive guide on employee law updates factsheet.

2024 Holidays in Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

• Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
• Friday 26 January – Australia Day
• Monday 11 March – Canberra Day
• Friday 29 March – Good Friday
• Saturday 30 March – Easter Saturday
• Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
• Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
• Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
• Monday 27 May – Reconciliation Day
• Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
• Monday 7 October – Labour Day
• Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
• Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day

For more information on public holidays in the Australian Capital Territory (for example regional holidays), contact the ACT Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate on 13 22 81.

2024 Holidays in New South Wales (NSW)

• Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
• Friday 26 January – Australia Day
• Friday 29 March – Good Friday
• Saturday 30 March – Easter Saturday
• Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
• Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
• Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
• Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
• Monday 7 October – Labour Day
• Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
• Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day

For more information on public holidays in New South Wales (for example regional holidays), contact the NSW Government on 131 628.

2024 Holidays in Northern Territory (NT)

• Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
• Friday 26 January – Australia Day
• Friday 29 March – Good Friday
• Saturday 30 March – Easter Saturday
• Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
• Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
• Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
• Monday 6 May – May Day
• Monday 12 June – King’s Birthday
• Monday 5 August – Picnic Day
• Tuesday 24 December – Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight)
• Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
• Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day
• Tuesday 31 December – New Year’s Eve (from 7pm to midnight)

For more information on public holidays in the Northern Territory (for example show days and other regional holidays), contact the NT Government on (08) 8999 5511.

2024 Holidays in Queensland (QLD)

• Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
• Friday 26 January – Australia Day
• Friday 29 March – Good Friday
• Saturday 30 March – The day after Good Friday
• Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
• Monday 1 April- Easter Monday
• Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
• Monday 6 May – Labour Day
• Wednesday 14 August – Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only)
• Monday 7 October – King’s Birthday
• Tuesday 24 December – Christmas Eve (from 6pm to midnight)
• Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
• Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day

For more information on public holidays in Queensland (for example regional holidays), contact the Queensland Government on 13 74 68.

Employers should also refer to our guide on navigating challenges in hiring for peak seasons to ensure effective workforce planning during these critical times.

2024 Holidays in South Australia (SA)

• Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
• Friday 26 January – Australia Day
• Monday 11 March – Adelaide Cup Day (subject to proclamation)
• Friday 29 March – Good Friday
• Saturday 30 March – Easter Saturday
• Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
• Monday 1 April –  Easter Monday
• Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
• Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
• Monday 7 October – Labour Day
• Tuesday 24 December – Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight)
• Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
• Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day/Proclamation Day
• Tuesday 31 December – New Year’s Eve (from 7pm to midnight)

For more information on public holidays in South Australia (for example, Sunday public holidays and regional holidays), contact SafeWork SA on 1300 365 255.

2024 Holidays in Tasmania (TAS)

• Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
• Friday 26 January – Australia Day
• Monday 12 February – Royal Hobart Regatta (only observed in certain areas of the state)
• Monday 11 March – Eight Hours Day
• Friday 29 March – Good Friday
• Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
• Tuesday 2 April – Easter Tuesday (generally Public Service only)
• Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
• Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
• Monday 4 November – Recreation Day (all parts of the state which do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta)
• Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
• Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day

For more information on public holidays in Tasmania (for example regional holidays), contact WorkSafe Tasmania on 1300 366 322 (within Tasmania) or (03) 6166 4600 (outside Tasmania).

2024 Holidays in Victoria (VIC)

• Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
• Friday 26 January – Australia Day
• Monday 11 March – Labour Day
• Friday 29 March – Good Friday
• Saturday 30 March – Saturday before Easter Sunday
• Sunday 31 March – Easter Sunday
• Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
• Thursday 25 April- Anzac Day
• Monday 10 June – King’s Birthday
• Friday 27 September – Friday before AFL Grand Final (subject to AFL schedule)
• Tuesday 5 November – Melbourne Cup
• Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
• Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day

For more information on public holidays in Victoria (for example regional holidays), contact Business Victoria on 13 22 15.

2024 Holidays in Western Australia (WA)

• Monday 1 January – New Year’s Day
• Friday 26 January – Australia Day
•  Monday 4 March – Labour Day
•  Friday 29 March – Good Friday
• Sunday 31 March * – Easter Sunday
• Monday 1 April – Easter Monday
• Thursday 25 April – Anzac Day
• Monday 3 June – Western Australia Day
• Monday 23 September – King’s Birthday (Some regional areas in WA hold the Queen’s Birthday public holiday on a different date)
• Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
• Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day

For more information on public holidays in Western Australia (for example regional holidays), contact the WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety on 1300 655 266.

To ensure your business stays compliant with new regulations, be aware of the key dates by referring to our closing loophole bill with important dates calendar.

What should employers know about public holidays?

If you are a business owner or manager of a hospitality venue that is open during a public holiday, be sure to stay compliant with the public holiday penalty rates in Australia.

Effective communication is crucial during holiday periods. For templates and ideas, check out our 8 office closed for holidays message examples.

You can find the list of school holidays across all states in Australia here.

Finally, understand how the federal budget impacts your business with our detailed 2024 Australian federal budget factsheet.

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This article does not seek to provide official legal, financial or health advice. All information is general in nature and decisions about private healthcare should be made on a case-by-case basis.