Public holidays – Victoria
- 13 March – Labour Day
- TBA – AFL Grand Final (usually in October)
- 7 November – Melbourne Cup
Public holidays – Queensland
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 16 August – Ekka Wednesday
- 2 October – Queen’s/King’s birthday
Public holidays – Western Australia
- 6 March – Labour Day
- 5 June – Western Australia Day
- 25 September – Queen’s/King’s birthday
Public holidays – South Australia
- 13 March – Adelaide Cup Day
- Fun fact: 26 December is technically Proclamation Day rather than Boxing Day in South Australia
Public holidays – ACT
- 13 March – Canberra Day
- 29 May – Reconciliation Day
Public holidays – Tasmania
- 13 March – Eight Hours Day
Certain regions of Tasmania get public holidays for Show Days, including King Island Show on 7 March, Royal Launceston Show on 12 October, and Devonport Show on 1 December. (Please give us a virtual pat on the back for not taking this prime opportunity to make a cheeky joke about the many weird things that only happen in Tasmania. We love you Tassie).
Public holidays – NT
- 1 May – May Day
- 7 August – Picnic Day
The Northern Territory also gives certain regions additional public holidays for their local Show Day. In 2023 these dates are: Alice Springs on 7 July, Tennant Creek on 14 July, Katherine on 21 July, Darwin on 28 July, Borroloola on 18 August.
