National Holidays in Australia

Australians enjoy 10 nationwide public holidays. Besides, some of the states also have special days like Melbourne Cup and Adelaide Cup. Among all, New Year's Eve is especially popular and results in enough fun for the rest of the year! :-) Especially the visitors from northern hemisphere make a lifetime experience, celebrating Christmas and New Year's Eve on the beach.

By the way, did you know that what is being celebrated as Australia Day is actually the establishment of Sydney? Don't miss Australia Day celebrations, if you are anywhere in Australia during that time! You won't regret!

The national holidays in Australia are in general like shown in the table below. Please keep in mind that the exact date of Easter Holidays change each year and the dates below are given for 2008.

There is also the 'Boxing Day' concept in Australia unlike many other countries. The day after Christmas, December 26th, is accepted as Boxing Day and if it comes to the weekend, the following Monday is official holiday.