Victoria Public Holidays 2025 & 2026

Like other regions in Australia, Victoria observes a set of public holidays that are recognized throughout the state. Additionally, Victoria aligns its Daylight Saving arrangements with several other Australian states. Here’s what you need to know about the Victoria’s public holidays and Daylight Saving time for the years 2025 and 2026:

Daylight Saving Time in Victoria: Victoria follows Daylight Saving Time practices that are consistent in the ACT, New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania. Specifically:

  • The Daylight Saving period in Victoria begins on the first Sunday in October and concludes on the first Sunday in April.

Keep these dates and arrangements in mind, ensuring you’re always on local time and aware of the region’s public holidays.

HolidayDate in 2025Date in 2026
New Year’s DayWednesday 1 JanuaryThursday 1 January
Australia DayMonday 27 JanuaryMonday 26 January
Labour DayMonday 10 MarchMonday 9 March
Good FridayFriday 18 AprilFriday 3 April
Easter SaturdaySaturday 19 AprilSaturday 4 April
Easter SundaySunday 20 AprilSunday 5 April
Easter MondayMonday 21 AprilMonday 6 April
ANZAC Day*Friday 25 AprilSaturday 25 April
King’s BirthdayMonday 9 JuneMonday 8 June
Friday before the AFL Grand FinalSubject to AFL schedule****Subject to AFL schedule****
Melbourne CupTuesday 4 NovemberTuesday 3 November
Christmas DayThursday 25 DecemberFriday 25 December
Boxing DayFriday 26 DecemberSaturday 26 December & Monday 28 December

*ANZAC Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day are restricted trading days
** As New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, the Monday is an additional public holiday
***Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday across all of Victoria unless alternate local holiday has been arranged by a non-metro council
****Friday before AFL Grand Final typically falls on the last Friday of September.

The information provided above regarding Victoria’s public holidays and Daylight Saving Time is sourced from the official Victorian Government website at:
https://business.vic.gov.au/business-information/public-holidays/victorian-public-holidays-2025

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