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Australia Day

Monday, 27 Jan 2025 · Australia · Nationwide · Public holiday

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Falls on a Monday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.

What the day is for

Marks the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet on 26 January. Increasingly contested — many Australians observe it as Invasion Day or Survival Day, with marches alongside the citizenship ceremonies and barbecues.

Do shops and banks close?

Banks and offices close; retail and hospitality trade with public holiday surcharges.

Getting around

Sunday services with extra capacity for harbour events in Sydney.

See the full Australia holiday calendar or count the working days.