This is the full list of public holidays in Australia and New South Wales (NSW). NSW has 10 official days off, making it one of the Australian states to get the most public holidays.
National public holidays in Australia are New Year's Day, National Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. All other public holidays such as Labour Day are individually declared by the state and territory. NSW has 10 official days off, making it one of the Australian states to get the most public holidays. Anyone staying in NSW over the holiday period can rest assured that there will be plenty of things to see and do.
Public Holidays in Australia and NSW
1. New Year’s Day
Observed on 1 January, New Year’s Day is the first day of a new year in the Gregorian calendar used in Australia and many other nations. Its geographical position close to the International Date Line makes Australia one of the world’s first countries to welcome the New Year. In Sydney, there is a huge fireworks display at the start of the New Year. Over one million people are estimated to watch the display at the Sydney Harbour. Smaller displays are organised in other towns and cities.
2. National Day
To celebrate Australia’s National Day (26 January), Australians of all ages and classes get involved in celebrations around the beaches, backyards and parks. In Sydney, people gather at Sydney Habour to join in a big show with a series of extremely attractive events. You also can’t miss the spectacular firework performance here – the most impressive performance of the day and the national pride.
3. Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is also known as Great Friday, Holy Friday, Black Friday or Easter Friday. Though there are exemptions, shops in Australian states (except Northern Territory and the ACT) are required to be closed during Good Friday. All schools and universities close on this day in Australia. Though most of businesses are closed on Good Friday, many recreational businesses – for example, the Sydney Royal Easter Show, open on Good Friday because among non-religious families, this is a popular day to enjoy such activities.
4. Easter
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The days of Easter vary annually depending on the Western Christian calendar. In Australia, Easter Sunday is celebrated as the day Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified. On Easter Sunday, some people go to church and have hot cross buns (a sweet fruit bun with a cross on top) for breakfast. Children exchange Easter eggs usually made of chocolate. The eggs are available in an egg shape; some are in the shape of rabbits.
5. Anzac Day
Anzac Day falls on 25 April every year and marks the anniversary of the landing by Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli (Turkey) in 1915. It has been a public holiday in Australia since 1927. ANZAC is formed from the initial letters of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. It is the first big military action fought by Australians and New Zealanders, and the first big nationhood demonstration by both countries. The ceremony begins at dawn on 25 April to mark the time of the original Gallipoli landing. The services are held at war memorials around the country, usually including two minutes of silence, the Last Post bugle call, and then marches of veterans and their families.
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