The number of working days in a year in Australia can vary depending on the state or territory. Here is a breakdown of the working days and public holidays in each state or territory for 2024.
Australian Capital Territory:
In 2024, there are
- 251 Working days
- 104 Weekend days
- 13 Public holidays
Northern Territory:
In 2024, there are
- 252 Working days
- 104 Weekend days
- 12 Public holidays
New South Wales:
In 2024, there are
- 252 Working days
- 104 Weekend days
- 12 Public holidays
Queensland:
In 2024, there are
- 252 Working days
- 104 Weekend days
- 12 Public holidays
South Australia:
In 2024, there are
- 252 Working days
- 104 Weekend days
- 12 Public holidays
Tasmania:
In 2024, there are
- 252 Working days
- 104 Weekend days
- 10 Public holidays
Victoria:
In 2024, there are
- 251 Working days
- 104 Weekend days
- 13 Public holidays
Western Australia:
In 2024, there are
- 252 Working days
- 104 Weekend days
- 10 Public holidays
What are the Public Holidays in Australia for 2024?
All States and Territories:
- Monday, 1 January - New Year’s Day
- Friday, 26 January - Australia Day
- Friday, 29 March - Good Friday
- Monday, 1 April - Easter Monday
- Thursday, 25 April - Anzac Day
- Wednesday, 25 December - Christmas Day
- Thursday, 26 December - Boxing Day/Proclamation Day
Western Australia:
- Monday, 4 March - Labour Day
- Monday, 3 June - Western Australia Day
- Monday, 30 September - Queen's Birthday
Australian Capital Territory:
- Monday, 11 March - Canberra Day
- Saturday, 30 March - Easter Saturday
- Sunday, 31 March - Easter Sunday
- Monday, 27 May - Reconciliation Day
- Monday, 10 June - King’s Birthday
- Monday, 7 October - Labour Day
South Australia:
- Monday, 11 March - Adelaide Cup
- Saturday, 30 March - Easter Saturday
- Sunday, 31 March - Easter Sunday
- Monday, 10 June - King’s Birthday
- Monday, 7 October - Labour Day
Tasmania:
- Monday, 11 March - Eight Hours Day
- Tuesday, 2 April - Easter Tuesday
- Monday, 10 June - King’s Birthday
Victoria:
- Monday, 11 March - Labour Day
- Saturday, 30 March - Easter Saturday
- Sunday, 31 March - Easter Sunday
- Monday, 10 June - King’s Birthday
- Friday, 27 September - Friday before the AFL Grand Final
- Tuesday, 5 November - Melbourne Cup
New South Wales:
- Saturday, 30 March - Easter Saturday
- Sunday, 31 March - Easter Sunday
- Monday, 10 June - King’s Birthday
- Monday, 5 August - Bank Holiday
- Monday, 7 October - Labour Day
Northern Territory:
- Saturday, 30 March - Easter Saturday
- Sunday, 31 March - Easter Sunday
- Monday, 6 May - May Day
- Monday, 10 June - King’s Birthday
- Monday, 5 August - Picnic Day
Queensland:
- Saturday, 30 March - Easter Saturday
- Sunday, 31 March - Easter Sunday
- Monday, 6 May - Labour Day
- Wednesday, 14 August - Royal Queensland Show
- Monday, 7 October - King’s Birthday