🇦🇺Australia 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Australia in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 13 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2021-01-01 | 2095 days ago | Public Holidays |
Australia Day | 2021-01-26 | 2070 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2021-04-02 | 2004 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Saturday | 2021-04-03 | 2003 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2021-04-04 | 2002 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Monday | 2021-04-05 | 2001 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anzac Day | 2021-04-25 | 1981 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2021-05-09 | 1967 days ago | Memorial Days |
Father's Day | 2021-09-05 | 1848 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christmas Day | 2021-12-25 | 1737 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2021-12-26 | 1736 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day (substitute day) | 2021-12-27 | 1735 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2021-12-28 | 1734 days ago | Public Holidays |
Australia 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
Australia has 11 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- New Year's Day: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2021-04-02 to 2021-04-05, 4 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2021-12-25 to 2021-12-28, 4 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 1 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Australia Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-01-23 to 2021-01-26
In 2021, 5 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Australia provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 5 public holidays.