Public Holidays Victoria

Victoria’s calendar of public holidays offers plenty of opportunities to plan well-earned time off throughout the year. In addition to national holidays, Victoria observes unique state holidays such as the Melbourne Cup Day and the AFL Grand Final Eve holiday, which are widely celebrated and often used to extend long weekends. This guide outlines all VIC public holidays for 2025, including both statewide and region-specific observances. Whether you’re planning family trips, managing staff rosters, or organising school holiday activities, having a clear view of the public holiday dates can help you make the most of the year ahead. Bookmark this page to stay up to date with key holiday periods across Victoria.

Victoria Public Holidays 2025

  • New Year’s Day – Wednesday, 1 January 2025
  • Australia Day (observed) – Monday, 27 January 2025
  • Labour Day – Monday, 10 March 2025
  • Good Friday – Friday, 18 April 2025
  • Saturday before Easter Sunday – Saturday, 19 April 2025
  • Easter Sunday – Sunday, 20 April 2025
  • Easter Monday – Monday, 21 April 2025
  • Anzac Day – Friday, 25 April 2025
  • King’s Birthday – Monday, 9 June 2025
  • Friday before the AFL Grand Final – Date TBC, subject to AFL schedule
  • Melbourne Cup – Tuesday, 4 November 2025
  • Christmas Day – Thursday, 25 December 2025
  • Boxing Day – Friday, 26 December 2025

VIC Public Holidays 2025

VIC public holidays 2025 and 2026

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