Victoria Public holidays 2020
| Public Holiday | Day/Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday, 27 January |
| Labour Day | Monday, 9 March |
| Good Friday | Friday, 10 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 11 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 12 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 13 April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, 25 April |
| Queen’s Birthday | Monday, 8 June |
| AFL Grand Final Friday | Friday, 25 September |
| Melbourne Cup Day1 | Tuesday, 3 November |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Monday, 28 December |
1 Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday across all of Victoria unless alternate local holiday has been arranged by non-metro council..
Victoria Public holidays 2021
| Public Holiday | Day/Date |
|---|---|
New Year's Day |
Friday, 1 January |
Australia Day |
Tuesday, 26 January |
Labour Day |
Monday, 8 March |
Good Friday |
Friday, 2 April |
Easter Saturday |
Saturday, 3 April |
Easter Sunday |
Sunday, 4 April |
Easter Monday |
Monday, 5 April |
ANZAC Day |
Sunday, 25 April |
Queen’s Birthday |
Monday, 14 June |
| Friday before AFL Grand Final (subject to AFL schedule) | TBC |
Melbourne Cup |
Tuesday, 2 November |
Christmas Day |
Saturday, 25 December |
Boxing Day |
Sunday, 26 December |
Christmas Day (additional public holiday) |
Monday, 27 December |
Boxing Day (additional public holiday) |
Tuesday, 28 December |
Victoria School holidays 2020
| Term 1 | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| School Holidays | Saturday, 28 March 2020 | Monday, 13 April 2020 |
| Term 2 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 27 June 2020 | Sunday, 12 July 2020 |
| Term 3 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 19 September 2020 | Sunday, 4 October 2020 |
| Term 4 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 19 December 2020 | Wednesday, 27 January 2021 |
Victoria School holidays 2021
| Term 1 | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| School Holidays | Friday, 2 April 2021 | Sunday, 18 April 2021 |
| Term 2 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 26 June 2021 | Sunday, 11 July 2021 |
| Term 3 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 18 September 2021 | Sunday, 3 October 2021 |
| Term 4 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 18 December 2021 | Sunday, 30 January 2022 |
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January - New Years, Australia Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 1 January | ||
| Thursday, 2 January | ||
| Friday, 3 January | ||
| Saturday, 4 January | ||
| Sunday, 5 January | ||
| Totals | Days of Annual Leave: 2 | Days off: 3 |
| Friday, 24 January | ||
| Saturday, 25 January | ||
| Sunday, 26 January | ||
| Monday, 27 January | ||
| Totals | Days of Annual Leave: 1 | Days off: 3 |
April - Easter
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 4 April | ||
| Sunday, 5 April | ||
| Monday, 6 April | ||
| Tuesday, 7 April | ||
| Wednesday, 8 April | ||
| Thursday, 9 April | ||
| Friday, 10 April | ||
| Saturday, 11 April | ||
| Sunday, 12 April | ||
| Monday, 13 April | ||
| Totals | Days of Annual Leave: 4 | Days off: 6 |
November - Melbourne Cup
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 31 October | ||
| Sunday, 1 November | ||
| Monday, 2 November | ||
| Tuesday, 3 November | ||
| Wednesday, 4 November | ||
| Thursday, 5 November | ||
| Friday, 6 November | ||
| Saturday, 7 November | ||
| Sunday, 8 November | ||
| Totals | Days of Annual Leave: 4 | Days off: 5 |
December - Christmas Day, Boxing Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 19 December | ||
| Sunday, 20 December | ||
| Monday, 21 December | ||
| Tuesday, 22 December | ||
| Wednesday, 23 December | ||
| Thursday, 24 December | ||
| Friday, 25 December | ||
| Saturday, 26 December | ||
| Sunday, 27 December | ||
| Monday, 28 December | ||
| Tuesday, 29 December | ||
| Wednesday, 30 December | ||
| Thursday, 31 December | ||
| Totals | Days of Annual Leave: 7 | Days off: 6 |
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January - New Years, Australia Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 28 December | ||
| Tuesday, 29 December | ||
| Wednesday, 30 December | ||
| Thursday, 31 December | ||
| Friday, 1 January | ||
| Saturday, 2 January | ||
| Sunday, 3 January | ||
| Totals | Days of Annual Leave: 3 | Days off: 4 |
| Saturday, 23 January | ||
| Sunday, 24 January | ||
| Monday, 25 January | ||
| Tuesday, 26 January | ||
| Wednesday, 27 January | ||
| Thursday, 28 January | ||
| Friday, 29 January | ||
| Saturday, 30 January | ||
| Sunday, 31 January | ||
| Totals | Days of Annual Leave: 4 | Days off: 5 |
Easter holidays
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 2 April | ||
| Saturday, 3 April | ||
| Sunday, 4 April | ||
| Monday, 5 April | ||
| Tuesday, 6 April | ||
| Wednesday, 7 April | ||
| Thursday, 8th April | ||
| Friday, 9th April | ||
| Saturday, 10th April | ||
| Sunday, 11th April | ||
| Totals | Days of Annual Leave: 4 | Days off: 6 |
November - Melbourne Cup
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 30 October | ||
| Sunday, 31 October | ||
| Monday, 1 November | ||
| Tuesday, 2 November | ||
| Wednesday, 3 November | ||
| Thursday, 4 November | ||
| Friday, 5 November | ||
| Saturday, 6 November | ||
| Sunday, 7 November | ||
| Totals | Days of Annual Leave: 4 | Days off: 5 |
December - Christmas Day, Boxing Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 25 December | ||
| Sunday, 26 December | ||
| Monday, 27 December | ||
| Tuesday, 28 December | ||
| Wednesday, 29 December | ||
| Thursday, 30 December | ||
| Friday, 31st December | ||
| Saturday, 1st January | ||
| Sunday, 2nd January | ||
| Monday, 3rd January | ||
| Totals | Days of Annual Leave: 4 | Days off: 6 |
Victoria Public holidays in detail
AFL Grand Final – (date tbc)
Introduced in 2015, this public holiday is the most recent public holiday to be passed in Victoria. It takes place on the Friday before the Australian Football League Grand Final, forming a three day weekend. It is one of the two sport specific holidays held in Victoria alongside Melbourne Cup Day and is used by most in the state as an opportunity to spend time with friends and family. There has been a significant pushback against the public holiday from business leaders, who estimate the cost to the state comes in at over $1 billion in lost productivity. The traditional Grand Final parade is held in Melbourne’s CBD for those wishing to join the festivities and show support for their favourite teams.
Melbourne Cup – Tuesday, 2nd November
Held on the first Tuesday of November, the Melbourne Cup public holiday is celebrated only in Victoria. The Melbourne Cup itself is one of the most prestigious and widely recognised horse races in the world, originating in 1861. Known as the race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup is broadcast across both radio and television with estimates that close to 80% of the adult population place bets on the race.
Besides the race itself, Fashions On The Field forms an integral part of the day. The fashion competition celebrates the latest trends and styles of the nation, with state finalists competing for the title of the most elegant headwear and the grand prize pool. At the Show itself, guests are welcome to enjoy and partake in live music events, bars, cocktail gardens and an array of food vendors. Other celebrations are held in racetracks across the nation with live broadcasts televised on screens.
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