Australia Public Holidays Calendar: State, School & ASX Market
Welcome to the official Australia scheduling hub. Select an option below to access national public holiday dates, state-specific regional leaves, school term breaks, and financial market trading closures.
Official public holidays observed nationwide across all states, including Australia Day and Anzac Day.
State and territory holiday variations observed independently across NSW, Victoria, QLD, and WA.
Academic term schedules, autumn/winter/spring breaks, and summer vacation timetables for Australian schools.
Official non-trading operational schedules for the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and banking closures.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the difference between National and State public holidays in Australia?
National public holidays apply across the entire country. State public holidays are declared by individual state or territory governments, meaning specific days off like King's Birthday or Labour Day fall on completely different dates depending on your location.
Q2: Are Australian financial markets closed for localized state holidays?
No. The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) fixes its operational calendar around national holidays. It does not close for state-specific public holidays such as Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria or Bank Holiday in New South Wales.
Q3: Who determines the school holiday vacation cycles across Australia?
School holiday schedules are managed regionally. Individual state and territory departments of education hold the sole administrative authority to set school term dates, winter recesses, and summer vacation durations.
Q4: What happens when an official holiday falls on a weekend in Australia?
When an official public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, an additional or substitute day off is legally declared on the following Monday. This ensures workers do not lose their scheduled day off.