2022 AUSTRALIA HOLIDAYS
The next public holiday in Australia is
26th January, WednesdayAustralia Day
List of National and Regional Public Holidays of Australia in 2022
| DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
|---|
| SaturdaySat | Jan 01, 2022Jan 01 | New Year's Day |
| MondayMon | Jan 03, 2022Jan 03 | New Year's Day Holiday |
| WednesdayWed | Jan 26, 2022Jan 26 | Australia Day |
| MondayMon | Mar 07, 2022Mar 07 | Labour Day (WA) |
| MondayMon | Mar 14, 2022Mar 14 | Canberra Day (ACT) |
| MondayMon | Mar 14, 2022Mar 14 | Eight Hours Day (TAS) |
| MondayMon | Mar 14, 2022Mar 14 | Labour Day (VIC) |
| FridayFri | Apr 15, 2022Apr 15 | Good Friday |
| SundaySun | Apr 17, 2022Apr 17 | Easter Sunday |
| MondayMon | Apr 18, 2022Apr 18 | Easter Monday |
| MondayMon | Apr 25, 2022Apr 25 | Anzac Day |
| MondayMon | May 02, 2022May 02 | May Day (NT) |
| MondayMon | Jun 06, 2022Jun 06 | Western Australia Day (WA) |
| MondayMon | Jun 13, 2022Jun 13 | Queen's Birthday (Most region) |
| MondayMon | Aug 01, 2022Aug 01 | Picnic Day (NT) |
| MondayMon | Sep 26, 2022Sep 26 | Queen's Birthday (WA) |
| MondayMon | Oct 03, 2022Oct 03 | Labour Day (Most Region) |
| MondayMon | Oct 03, 2022Oct 03 | Queen's Birthday (QLD) |
| SundaySun | Dec 25, 2022Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| MondayMon | Dec 26, 2022Dec 26 | Christmas Day Holiday |
| MondayMon | Dec 26, 2022Dec 26 | Boxing Day |
| TuesdayTue | Dec 27, 2022Dec 27 | Boxing Day Holiday |
| SaturdaySat | Dec 31, 2022Dec 31 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays in Australia
Australia Day
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
The upcoming Australia holiday Australia Day is in 6 days from today.
Labour Day (WA)
Monday Mar 07, 2022
The upcoming Australia holiday Labour Day (WA) is in 46 days from today.
Canberra Day (ACT)
Monday Mar 14, 2022
The upcoming Australia holiday Canberra Day (ACT) is in 53 days from today.
2022 Public Holidays Australia Service
The above is the list of 2022 public holidays declared in Australia which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. We also provide Australia holiday calendar for 2022 in Word, Excel, PDF and printable online formats.
Australia's six states, and two territories, each has its own set of holidays.
The most popular holidays shared across the states are five in number: Australia Day, Christmas, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day. The rest are declared and observed in specific states and within territory Governments.
Traditionally, both public and private sector employees in Australia have the right to take paid days off on holidays. However, this is gradually changing. Businesses that operate on holidays can request its employees to remain on duty.
After the Fair Act 2009 was implemented, most employees receive a 2.5 times overtime pay, based on the base pay rate, for any holiday worked. It is also worth noting that, if a Public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute holiday is observed on the next non-weekend day, usually a Monday. An employee who works on the substituted weekday is again entitled to overtime compensation.
Interestingly, some states prevent the sale of alcohol on religious holidays like Good Friday. Other regions mark Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as half-day holidays. This means that the holidays are observed from 7 pm to midnight while the other hours remain like any other ordinary day.
During public holidays, offices, banks, and some businesses remain closed. When planning a visit to Australia during these peak periods, it is advisable to book your accommodation and domestic flights well in advance to avoid unnecessary inconveniences during this period.
