Public holidays
Australia public holidays 2024
Every public holiday in Australia for 2024, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2024 leave →
The best long weekends in Australia, 2024
- New Year's Day — 2024-01-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Australia Day — 2024-01-26 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Good Friday — 2024-03-29 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Easter Monday — 2024-04-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Anzac Day — 2024-04-25 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Boxing Day — 2024-12-26 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Christmas Day — 2024-12-25 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All Australia public holidays in 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2024-01-26 | Friday | Australia Day |
| 2024-03-29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2024-04-01 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 2024-04-25 | Thursday | Anzac Day |
| 2024-12-25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 2024-12-26 | Thursday | Boxing Day |