Australia Public Holidays 2025
The 2025 public holiday calendar for Australia contains 9 national dates. The first falls on January 1, 2025 (New Year's Day) and the last on December 26, 2025 (Boxing Day). Of these, 2 land on a weekend, which is worth checking if you are counting on days off from work.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Australia Day | January 27, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Easter Saturday | April 19, 2025 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Easter Sunday | April 20, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | April 21, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Anzac Day | April 25, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
April is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. Use the table below to see each 2025 holiday in Australia, when it happens and which day of the week it lands on. We track national holidays only, leaving out regional variations, so the list stays consistent and easy to compare with other countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2025?
Australia has 9 national public holidays in 2025. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2025 and the last is Boxing Day on December 26, 2025.
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Australia?
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.
When is New Year celebrated in Australia in 2025?
In 2025, New Year's Day in Australia is on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.
Are regional holidays included for Australia?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Australia are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Australia
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Australia public holiday calendar across years: