Upcoming Public Holidays Across Australian States and Territories
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- Sep 22
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Millions of Aussies will soon be able to kick back and enjoy a well-earned break, with the October long weekend just around the corner. But while some states are gearing up for a public holiday, others won’t be so lucky.
When is the October long weekend?
This year, the October long weekend runs from Friday, October 3 to Monday, October 6.
Who actually gets the day off?
If you’re in South Australia, NSW or the ACT, you’ll enjoy the Labour Day holiday on Monday, October 6.Queenslanders also get the day off — but theirs is for the King’s Birthday.
Unfortunately, if you live in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria or Western Australia, there’s no public holiday coming your way in October.
Why is Queensland’s King’s Birthday different?
Most of Australia marks the King’s Birthday in June, but Queensland shifted it to October to spread out public holidays more evenly across the year. The change was locked in back in 2015 under the Holidays Act 1983.Western Australia also does things differently, celebrating the King’s Birthday on various dates in September, depending on the region.
What about Victoria?
Victorians don’t get the October long weekend, but they do score a holiday on Friday, September 26 — the day before the AFL Grand Final. The big game will be played at the MCG on Saturday, September 27.
How to make the most of it
If you’re in South Australia, NSW, Queensland or the ACT, a little planning could stretch your time off. By booking four days of annual leave from Tuesday, October 7 to Friday, October 10, you could turn the long weekend into nine straight days off (from October 4 to October 12).
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