Public holidays
There are 13 official public holidays in Victoria each year.
| Public holiday | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sunday 1st January Monday 2nd January * |
Monday 1st January |
| Australia Day | Thursday 26th January | Friday 26th January |
| Labour Day | Monday 13th March | Monday 11th March |
| Good Friday | Friday 7th April | Friday 29th March |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 8th April | Saturday 30th March |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 9th April | Sunday 31st March |
| Easter Monday | Monday 10th April | Monday 1st April |
| ANZAC Day | Tuesday 25th April | Thursday 25th April |
| King's Birthday | Monday 12th June | Monday 10th June |
| AFL Grand Final Eve | Friday 29th September | To be announced |
| Melbourne Cup (may be substituted) |
Tuesday 7st November | Tuesday 5th November |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25th December | Wednesday 25th December |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26th December | Thursday 26th December |
* Denotes additional or substitute holiday date due to holiday falling during a weekend or on another holiday. No substitute public holiday is provided if Anzac Day falls on a weekend.
Substituted Melbourne Cup public holiday
Non-metropolitan councils in Victoria can opt for a different public holiday in lieu of Melbourne Cup day, which can apply either across their entire municipality or to individual towns and cities.
See the list of non-metropolitan public holidays declared in Victoria.