Public holiday information for employers and employees.
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The following days are public holidays under the National Employment Standards:
- 1 January (New Year’s Day)
- 26 January (Australia Day)
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- 25 April (Anzac Day)
- Queen’s birthday holiday (on the day on which it is celebrated in a state or territory or a region of a state or territory)
- 25 December (Christmas Day)
- 26 December (Boxing Day)
These days may be substituted for another day under state or territory law, by agreement under the terms of an award or agreement, or between an employer and an award / agreement free employee.
Additional public holidays can also be provided under state or territory law. For example, regional public holidays that apply only in a specific area, state public holidays for Labour Day and Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria.
For more information about public holidays in your state or territory, you can Call us or contact your relevant state or territory department below.