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Holiday 2022 2023
New Year's Day Saturday 1 January 2022 Sunday 1 January 2023
3Additional Day Monday 3 January 2022 Monday 2 January 2023
2Australia Day Wednesday 26 January 2022 Thursday 26 January 2023
Good Friday Friday 15 April 2022 Friday 7 April 2023
Easter Saturday Saturday 16 April 2022 Saturday 8 April 2023
Easter Sunday Sunday 17 April 2022 Sunday 9 April 2023
Easter Monday Monday 18 April 2022 Monday 10 April 2023
Anzac Day Monday 25 April 2022 Tuesday 25 April 2023
King's Birthday Monday 13 June 2022 Monday 12 June 2023
1Bank Holiday Monday 1 August 2022 Monday 7 August 2023
4National day of mourning Thursday 22 September 2022 Not applicable
Labour Day Monday 3 October 2022 Monday 2 October 2023
Christmas Day Sunday 25 December 2022 Monday 25 December 2023
Boxing Day Monday 26 December 2022 Tuesday 26 December 2023
3Additional Day Tuesday 27 December 2022 Not applicable

1 Applies to banks and certain financial institutions, see the Retail Trading Act 2008.

2 From 31.12.11 when Australia Day (26 January) falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, there will be no public holiday on that day, as the following Monday will be declared a public holiday.

3 From 31.12.11 the Holiday Act provides for an extra public holiday to be added when New Year's Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend.

4 National day of mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This is the list of 2022 public holidays for each state and territory in Australia. Public holidays can be different depending on the state or territory you're in.

Find what the public holidays are in your state or territory by selecting from the list below.

Australian Capital Territory

  • Saturday 1 January - New Year's Day
  • Monday 3 January - Additional public holiday for New Year's Day
  • Wednesday 26 January - Australia Day
  • Monday 14 March - Canberra Day
  • Friday 15 April - Good Friday
  • Saturday 16 April - Easter Saturday
  • Sunday 17 April - Easter Sunday
  • Monday 18 April - Easter Monday
  • Monday 25 April - Anzac Day
  • Monday 30 May - Reconciliation Day
  • Monday 13 June - Queen's Birthday
  • Thursday 22 September - National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen*
  • Monday 3 October - Labour Day
  • Sunday 25 December - Christmas Day
  • Monday 26 December - Boxing Day
  • Tuesday 27 December - Additional public holiday for Christmas Day

*For more information see ACT Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

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.

New South Wales

  • Saturday 1 January - New Year's Day
  • Monday 3 January - Additional public holiday for New Year's Day
  • Wednesday 26 January - Australia Day
  • Friday 15 April - Good Friday
  • Saturday 16 April - Easter Saturday
  • Sunday 17 April - Easter Sunday
  • Monday 18 April - Easter Monday
  • Monday 25 April - Anzac Day
  • Monday 13 June - Queen's Birthday
  • Thursday 22 September - National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen*
  • Monday 3 October - Labour Day
  • Sunday 25 December - Christmas Day
  • Monday 26 December - Boxing Day
  • Tuesday 27 December - Additional public holiday for Christmas Day

*For more information see NSW Government

For more information on public holidays in New South Wales (for example, regional holidays), contact the NSW Government on 13 16 28.

Northern Territory

  • Saturday 1 January - New Year's Day
  • Monday 3 January - Additional public holiday for New Year's Day
  • Wednesday 26 January - Australia Day
  • Friday 15 April - Good Friday
  • Saturday 16 April - Easter Saturday
  • Sunday 17 April - Easter Sunday
  • Monday 18 April - Easter Monday
  • Monday 25 April - Anzac Day
  • Monday 2 May - May Day
  • Monday 13 June - Queen's Birthday
  • Monday 1 August - Picnic Day
  • Thursday 22 September - National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen*
  • Saturday 24 December - Christmas Eve (from 7pm to 12 midnight)
  • Sunday 25 December - Christmas Day
  • Monday 26 December - Additional public holiday for Christmas Day
  • Tuesday 27 December – Substitute day for Boxing Day
  • Saturday 31 December - New Year's Eve (from 7pm to 12 midnight)

*For more information see NT Government

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.

Queensland

  • Saturday 1 January - New Year's Day
  • Monday 3 January - Additional public holiday for New Year's Day
  • Wednesday 26 January - Australia Day
  • Friday 15 April - Good Friday
  • Saturday 16 April - The day after Good Friday
  • Sunday 17 April - Easter Sunday
  • Monday 18 April - Easter Monday
  • Monday 25 April - Anzac Day
  • Monday 2 May - Labour Day
  • Wednesday 10 August - Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only)
  • Thursday 22 September - National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen*
  • Monday 3 October - Queen's Birthday
  • Saturday 24 December - Christmas Eve (from 6pm to 12 midnight)
  • Sunday 25 December - Christmas Day
  • Monday 26 December - Boxing Day
  • Tuesday 27 December - Additional public holiday for Christmas Day

*For more information see Queensland Government

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

South Australia

  • Monday 3 January - New Year's Day (substitute day as New Year's Day falls on a Saturday)
  • Wednesday 26 January - Australia Day
  • Monday 14 March - Adelaide Cup Day (subject to proclamation)
  • Friday 15 April - Good Friday
  • Saturday 16 April - Easter Saturday
  • Monday 18 April - Easter Monday
  • Monday 25 April - Anzac Day
  • Monday 13 June - Queen's Birthday
  • Thursday 22 September - National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen*
  • Monday 3 October - Labour Day
  • Saturday 24 December - Christmas Eve (from 7pm to 12 midnight)
  • Sunday 25 December - Christmas Day
  • Monday 26 December - Additional public holiday for Christmas Day
  • Tuesday 27 December - Boxing Day/Proclamation Day
  • Saturday 31 December - New Year's Eve (from 7pm to 12 midnight)

*For more information see Public holiday trading hours for 22 September as Day of Mourning proclaimed

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

Tasmania

  • Monday 3 January - New Year's Day (substitute day as New Year's Day falls on a weekend)
  • Wednesday 26 January - Australia Day
  • Monday 14 February - Royal Hobart Regatta (only observed in certain areas of the state)
  • Monday 14 March - Eight Hours Day
  • Friday 15 April - Good Friday
  • Monday 18 April - Easter Monday
  • Tuesday 19 April - Easter Tuesday - generally Public Service only
  • Monday 25 April - Anzac Day
  • Monday 13 June - Queen's Birthday
  • Thursday 22 September - National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen*
  • Monday 7 November - Recreation Day (all parts of the state which do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta)
  • Sunday 25 December - Christmas Day
  • Monday 26 December - Boxing Day
  • Tuesday 27 December - Additional public holiday for Christmas Day

*For more information see WorkSafe Tasmania

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).

Victoria

  • Saturday 1 January - New Year's Day
  • Monday 3 January - Additional public holiday for New Year's Day
  • Wednesday 26 January - Australia Day
  • Monday 14 March - Labour Day
  • Friday 15 April - Good Friday
  • Saturday 16 April - Saturday before Easter Sunday
  • Sunday 17 April - Easter Sunday
  • Monday 18 April - Easter Monday
  • Monday 25 April - Anzac Day
  • Monday 13 June - Queen's Birthday
  • Thursday 22 September - National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen*
  • Friday 23 September - Friday before AFL Grand Final (subject to AFL schedule)
  • Tuesday 1 November - Melbourne Cup
  • Sunday 25 December - Christmas Day
  • Monday 26 December - Boxing Day
  • Tuesday 27 December - Additional public holiday for Christmas Day

*For more information see Business Victoria

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

Western Australia

  • Saturday 1 January - New Year's Day
  • Monday 3 January - Additional public holiday for New Year's Day
  • Wednesday 26 January - Australia Day
  • Monday 7 March - Labour Day
  • Friday 15 April - Good Friday
  • Sunday 17 April - Easter Sunday
  • Monday 18 April - Easter Monday
  • Monday 25 April - Anzac Day
  • Monday 6 June - Western Australia Day
  • Thursday 22 September - National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen*
  • Monday 26 September - King's Birthday* (Some regional areas in WA hold the King's Birthday public holiday on a different date)
  • Sunday 25 December - Christmas Day
  • Monday 26 December - Boxing Day/Additional public holiday for Christmas Day
  • Tuesday 27 December - Additional public holiday for Boxing Day

*For more information see WA Government

For more information on public holidays in Western Australia (for example, regional holidays), contact the WA Government on 1300 655 266.

Source reference: Fair Work Act 2009 s.115

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