🇦🇺Australia 2022 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Australia in 2022, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2022-01-01 | 1729 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Year's Day | 2022-01-03 | 1727 days ago | Public Holidays |
Australia Day | 2022-01-26 | 1704 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2022-04-15 | 1625 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Saturday | 2022-04-16 | 1624 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2022-04-17 | 1623 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Monday | 2022-04-18 | 1622 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anzac Day | 2022-04-25 | 1615 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2022-05-08 | 1602 days ago | Memorial Days |
Father's Day | 2022-09-04 | 1483 days ago | Memorial Days |
National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II | 2022-09-22 | 1465 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2022-12-25 | 1371 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2022-12-26 | 1370 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day (substitute day) | 2022-12-27 | 1369 days ago | Public Holidays |
Australia 2022 Holiday Planning Highlights
Australia has 12 public holidays in 2022. 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 4 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- New Year's Day: 2022-01-01 to 2022-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2022-04-15 to 2022-04-18, 4 consecutive days
- Anzac Day: 2022-04-23 to 2022-04-25, 3 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2022-12-24 to 2022-12-27, 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.
- National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-09-22 to 2022-09-25
In 2022, 4 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.