🇦🇺Australia 2024 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Australia in 2024, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 11 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2024-01-01 | 1003 days ago | Public Holidays |
Australia Day | 2024-01-26 | 978 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2024-03-29 | 915 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Saturday | 2024-03-30 | 914 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2024-03-31 | 913 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Monday | 2024-04-01 | 912 days ago | Public Holidays |
Anzac Day | 2024-04-25 | 888 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2024-05-12 | 871 days ago | Memorial Days |
Father's Day | 2024-09-01 | 759 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christmas Day | 2024-12-25 | 644 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2024-12-26 | 643 days ago | Public Holidays |
Australia 2024 Holiday Planning Highlights
Australia has 9 public holidays in 2024. 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: 2023-12-30 to 2024-01-01, 3 consecutive days
- Australia Day: 2024-01-26 to 2024-01-28, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2024-03-29 to 2024-04-01, 4 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Anzac Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-04-25 to 2024-04-28
- Christmas Day: after taking leave, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2024-12-25 to 2024-12-29
In 2024, 2 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Australia provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
3 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.