Public holidays 2040
In 2040, 7 public holidays fall on the same date in every Australian state and territory. Each state and territory sets its own list under its own Act, so days such as Anzac Day, King's Birthday and Labour Day differ. Select a holiday to see its rules and dates in each state, or use the printable calendars and planners.
Rows for your state are in bold. Choose a state in the bar above.
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 1 Jan | New Year's Day | National |
| Mon 2 Jan | Additional public holiday for New Year's Day | National |
| Thu 26 Jan | Australia Day | National |
| Mon 13 Feb | Royal Hobart Regatta | TAS (South of and including Oatlands and Swansea (including Hobart), excluding Bronte Park, Catagunya, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Wayatinah and the West Coast) |
| Mon 12 Mar | Adelaide Cup Day | SA |
| Mon 12 Mar | Canberra Day | ACT |
| Mon 12 Mar | Labour Day | VIC & WA |
| Mon 12 Mar | Eight Hours Day | TAS |
| Same day, different name: Labour Day (VIC & WA) · Eight Hours Day (TAS) | ||
| Fri 30 Mar | Good Friday | National |
| Sat 31 Mar | Easter Saturday | NSW, NT, SA & WA |
| Sat 31 Mar | Easter Saturday - the day after Good Friday | ACT |
| Sat 31 Mar | Saturday before Easter Sunday | VIC |
| Sat 31 Mar | The day after Good Friday | QLD |
| Same day, different name: Easter Saturday (NSW, NT, SA & WA) · Easter Saturday - the day after Good Friday (ACT) · Saturday before Easter Sunday (VIC) · The day after Good Friday (QLD) | ||
| Sun 1 Apr | Easter Sunday | National |
| Mon 2 Apr | Easter Monday | National |
| Tue 3 Apr | Easter Tuesday | TAS (Generally Tasmanian Public Service only) |
| Wed 25 Apr | ANZAC Day | ACT, SA, TAS & VIC |
| Wed 25 Apr | Anzac Day | NSW, NT, QLD & WA |
| Same day, different name: ANZAC Day (ACT, SA, TAS & VIC) · Anzac Day (NSW, NT, QLD & WA) | ||
| Mon 7 May | Labour Day | QLD |
| Mon 7 May | May Day | NT |
| Same day, different name: Labour Day (QLD) · May Day (NT) | ||
| Mon 28 May | Reconciliation Day | ACT |
| Mon 11 Jun | King's Birthday | National except QLD |
| Mon 6 Aug | Bank Holiday | ACT & NSW (Banks and certain financial institutions only) |
| Mon 6 Aug | Picnic Day | NT |
| Wed 15 Aug | Royal Queensland Show | QLD (Brisbane area only) |
| Mon 1 Oct | King's Birthday | QLD |
| Mon 1 Oct | Labour Day | ACT, NSW & SA |
| Thu 25 Oct | Royal Hobart Show | TAS (South of and including Oatlands and Swansea (including Hobart), also Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarraleah and Wayatinah; excludes the West Coast) |
| Mon 5 Nov | Recreation Day | TAS (All parts of Tasmania that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta) |
| Tue 6 Nov | Melbourne Cup Day | VIC |
| Mon 12 Nov | Western Australia Day | WA |
| Mon 24 Dec | Christmas Eve part day: QLD from 6pm, NT & SA from 7pm | NT, QLD & SA |
| Tue 25 Dec | Christmas Day | National |
| Wed 26 Dec | Boxing Day | National except SA |
| Wed 26 Dec | Proclamation Day | SA |
| Mon 31 Dec | New Year's Eve part day: NT & SA from 7pm | NT & SA |
Regional public holidays and show days are listed separately: regional days. Source: state and territory public holiday lists and the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Public holidays by state
- New South Wales 12 days in 2040
- Victoria 13 days in 2040
- Queensland 13 days in 2040
- Western Australia 13 days in 2040
- South Australia 15 days in 2040
- Tasmania 11 days in 2040
- Australian Capital Territory 14 days in 2040
- Northern Territory 15 days in 2040
Questions
What is an additional day?
When a public holiday falls on a weekend, most states and territories add a public holiday on the next weekday. In 2040, New Year's Day falls on Sunday 1 January, so Monday 2 January is an additional public holiday in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT & NT. NSW calls it an "Additional Day"; Fair Work writes "Additional public holiday for" and the holiday's name.
Does a public holiday count as long service leave?
Long service leave is set by each state's own Act. Whether a public holiday that falls during long service leave makes the leave one day longer depends on that Act, so check your state's long service leave rules or your award.
Is a bank holiday a public holiday?
Not always. NSW and the ACT keep a Bank Holiday on the first Monday in August for banks and certain financial institutions. For other employees it is an ordinary working day.