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