Australian Public Holidays 2023

In 2023, Australia has 5 public holidays (These are the public holidays observed nationally across all Australian states and territories. State-specific holidays (King's Birthday, Labour Day, Easter Saturday) vary significantly in date and observance and are not included here).

Anzac Day (April 25) commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who landed at Gallipoli, Turkey on that date in 1915. It is the day Australians and New Zealanders remember all those who served and died in wars. It is marked with dawn services, parades and the traditional game of two-up.

Australia Day (January 26) marks the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson — the start of British colonisation. For many Indigenous Australians (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) the date symbolises the beginning of dispossession and colonial violence; it is often called "Invasion Day" or "Survival Day". Debate continues over whether to change the date.

The King's Birthday is observed on different dates in different Australian states — second Monday of June in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania, last Monday of September in Western Australia, first Monday of October in Queensland. This page lists only holidays observed nationally on a common date.