Australia has 7 to 8 national public holidays observed across every state and territory — but the full picture is more layered than that. Each state and territory adds its own extra holidays on top, which means the total can range anywhere from 11 to 15 days off a year depending on exactly where you live. This feed sends you a single reminder covering the calendar, so you're not left guessing which holidays actually apply to you. Click the green Configure button and choose how far ahead you want to be alerted.
Why use a reminder for Australian public holidays?
- The same date isn't a holiday everywhere: The King's Birthday alone falls on a different date in nearly every state — October in Queensland, September in Western Australia, June almost everywhere else. A reminder takes the confusion out of remembering which applies to you.
- Catch the leave-stacking opportunities: Smart use of a single day of annual leave around a public holiday can sometimes turn into a much longer break — a reminder a few weeks ahead gives you time to book the leave before your team does.
- Travel demand spikes hard around holidays: Flights, accommodation, and camping spots near popular periods like Easter or Christmas/New Year fill up fast — a heads-up in advance helps you book before prices climb.
- One feed, the whole year: Instead of tracking national holidays plus your specific state's extras separately, get the relevant dates covered with one setup.
The national list
New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day are observed nationwide across all states and territories.
Not all states are created equal
The Australian Capital Territory currently leads the country with the most public holidays of any state or territory, thanks to extras like Canberra Day and Reconciliation Day layered on top of the national calendar. At the other end, states like Tasmania and the Northern Territory sit closer to the national minimum, even with their own regional additions like the Royal Hobart Show or Picnic Day.
ANZAC Day has its own quirks
When ANZAC Day (April 25th) falls on a weekend, not every state treats it the same way. Some states only recognize the Saturday itself with no substitute day, while others — typically the ACT, New South Wales, and Western Australia — also grant an extra public holiday on the following Monday.
Worth knowing
Under Australia's National Employment Standards, employees are generally entitled to be paid for public holidays they would have normally worked, and can refuse an employer's request to work on one if it isn't considered reasonable.
So whether you're tracking a national holiday or one of your state's unique extras, click that green Configure button and let the dates come to you.