Victoria Public Holidays 2024
Complete list of all public holidays in Victoria for 2024. Plan your leave, manage payroll, and never miss an important date.
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January 2024
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar used in Australia and many other countries.
Australia Day
Australia Day is the Australian national day. It is celebrated on January 26 each year.
March 2024
Labour Day*
Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories.
Good Friday
Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday and is a national holiday in Australia.
Holy Saturday*
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in some states and the two territories in Australia.
Easter Sunday*
On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
April 2024
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during in World War I.
ANZAC Day Observed*
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during in World War I.
June 2024
King's Birthday*
The King’s birthday is an annual public holiday in parts of Australia celebrating the official birthday of King Charles III.
September 2024
Friday before the AFL Grand Final*
Friday before the AFL Grand Final is a state holiday in Australia
November 2024
Melbourne Cup Day*
Melbourne Cup Day is Australia’s most celebrated horse racing event. It is an annual public holiday in the state of Victoria and is observed nationwide on the first Tuesday of November.
December 2024
Christmas Day
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day, which is in the middle of summer in Australia.
Boxing Day
December 26 is the Boxing Day holiday celebrated in Australia.
About Victoria Public Holidays 2024
This page provides a comprehensive list of all public holidays in Victoria for 2024. Public holidays are important for planning annual leave, managing payroll, calculating working days, and ensuring business compliance.
Planning Your 2024 Leave
Use this calendar to strategically plan your annual leave around public holidays to maximize time off. Many employees plan long weekends by taking leave adjacent to public holidays, especially when they fall on Mondays or Fridays.
Payroll and Working Days
Public holidays affect payroll calculations, employee entitlements, and working day calculations. Use our Working Days Calculator to accurately calculate business days between dates, automatically accounting for these public holidays.
Victoria-Specific Holidays
In addition to national public holidays observed across Australia, Victoria has state-specific public holidays. These dates are official public holidays only within Victoria and may not be observed in other states or territories.