New Year S Eve Public Holiday Victoria

New year s day in australia is like in all countries that use the gregorian calendar celebrated on january 1.

New year s eve public holiday victoria. Friday 1 january new year s day. All other public holidays such as queen s birthday and labour day are individually declared by the state and territory governments. Friday 25 december christmas day.

Despite this victorians will still be able to enjoy their annual public holiday on october 23 which occurs on the friday before the state s biggest sporting event each year. Although the day of 31 december new year s eve is not a public holiday it is the day most australians prepare for one of the biggest parties of the year. December 31 the last day of the year december 31 is when australians all over the country wave good bye to the old year and welcome the new year.

However schools and educational institutions are closed on this day as it is in the school holiday period. Friday 25 december christmas day. New year s eve is not a public holiday in australia.

Friday 1 january new year s day. Monday 28 december additional public holiday for boxing day. In most states of australia most shops are closed and public transport is reduced significantly.

Some government offices may be closed or have limited staff as many public servants get time off during this period. Tuesday 3 november melbourne cup. All states and territories beijing london new york.

South australia northern territory part day public holiday from 7 00 pm until 12 midnight beijing. Public holidays our national public holidays are new year s day australia day good friday easter monday anzac day christmas day and boxing day. Victoria melbourne metropolitan area only 11 november.