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National Holidays Observed in Australia

2009 Australian International Business Calendar

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The following national holidays are observed in Australia. Most international holidays that fall on a weekend are observed on the following Monday or next business day.
  • January 1 - New Year's Day
  • January 26 - Australia Day
  • March 2 - Labor Day (Western Australia)
  • March 9 - Labor Day (Victoria)
  • March 9 - Eight Hours Day
  • March 9 - Adelaide Cup (South Australia)
  • March 16 - Canberra Day (Australian Capital Territory)
  • April 10-13 - Easter Holiday
  • April 14 - Easter Tuesday (Tasmania)
  • April 25 - ANZAC Day
  • May 4 - Labor Day (Queensland)
  • May 4 - May Day (Northern Territory)
  • June 1 - Foundation Day (Western Australia)
  • June 8 - Queen's Birthday (except Western Australia)
  • June 8 - Volunteers Day (South Australia)
  • August 3 - Picnic Day (Northern Territory)
  • August 3 - Bank Holiday (New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory)
  • September 28 - Queens Birthday (Western Australia)
  • October 5 - Labor Day (New South Wales, Southern Australia, Australia Capital Territory)
  • November 3 - Melbourne Cup (Australian Capital Territory)
  • December 25 - Christmas
  • December 26 - Boxing Day
  • December 28- Proclamation Day (South Australia)

Be sure to confirm this information with local sources before making International travel or business plans.

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