2024 Public Holidays & Working Days in Australia
Complete 2024 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Australia.
Australia has 244 working days and 20 public holidays in 2024, with a Saturday โ Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
โ ๏ธ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1โ2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
2024 Monthly Calendar
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Australia Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2024-01-01 | Mon | New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-01-26 | Fri | Australia Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-03-04 | Mon | Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-03-11 | Mon | Canberra Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-03-29 | Fri | Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-03-30 | Sat | Easter Eve Holy Saturday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-03-31 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-04-01 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-04-25 | Thu | Anzac Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-05-06 | Mon | May Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-05-27 | Mon | Reconciliation Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-06-03 | Mon | Western Australia Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-06-10 | Mon | King's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-08-05 | Mon | Picnic Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-09-27 | Fri | Friday before AFL Grand Final | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-09-30 | Mon | King's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-10-07 | Mon | Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-11-05 | Tue | Melbourne Cup | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-12-25 | Wed | Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-12-26 | Thu | Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Australia in 2024?
In 2024, Australia has 244 working days, 102 weekend days, and 20 public holidays, out of 366 total days.
What days are the weekend in Australia?
The official weekend in Australia is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2024?
Australia has 20 public holidays in 2024. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Australia?
Banks in Australia are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2025. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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