Public holidays in Australia 2022: public holidays 26; currency Australian Dollar; main language English.
Public holidays: 26
Year: 2022
Currency: Australian Dollar
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
**Australia had 26 public holidays in 2022**, each varying by state or territory with distinct local names. Some dates applied nationwide, while others were region-specific. The list includes major observances like Australia Day (January 26) and Christmas Day (December 25), alongside state-specific holidays such as Admission Day (South Australia) and King’s Birthday (Western Australia). |There were 26 public holidays across Australia in 2022, with variations by state or territory. |No, some holidays—like Labour Day or Queen’s Birthday—were observed only in specific states or territories.
Public holidays 26
Year 2022
Currency Australian Dollar
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Australia, 2022
Date
Holiday
Observed
2022-01-03
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2022-01-26
Australia Day
Australia Day
2022-03-07
Labour Day
Labour Day
2022-03-14
Canberra Day
Canberra Day
2022-03-14
Adelaide Cup Day
Adelaide Cup Day
2022-03-14
Eight Hours Day
Eight Hours Day
2022-03-14
Labour Day
Labour Day
2022-04-15
Good Friday
Good Friday
2022-04-16
Holy Saturday
Easter Eve
2022-04-17
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday
2022-04-18
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2022-04-25
Anzac Day
Anzac Day
2022-05-02
May Day
May Day
2022-05-02
Labour Day
Labour Day
2022-05-30
Reconciliation Day
Reconciliation Day
2022-06-06
Western Australia Day
Western Australia Day
2022-06-13
Queen's Birthday
Queen's Birthday
2022-08-01
Picnic Day
Picnic Day
2022-09-22
National Day of Mourning
National Day of Mourning
2022-09-23
Friday before AFL Grand Final
Friday before AFL Grand Final
2022-09-26
Queen's Birthday
Queen's Birthday
2022-10-03
Labour Day
Labour Day
2022-10-03
Queen's Birthday
Queen's Birthday
2022-11-01
Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup
2022-12-26
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
2022-12-27
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
Australia holiday calendar 2022
| 2022-01-03 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2022-01-26 | Australia Day | Yes |
| 2022-03-07 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2022-03-14 | Canberra Day | Yes |
| 2022-03-14 | Adelaide Cup Day | Yes |
| 2022-03-14 | Eight Hours Day | Yes |
| 2022-03-14 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2022-04-15 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2022-04-16 | Holy Saturday | Yes |
| 2022-04-17 | Easter Sunday | Yes |
| 2022-04-18 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2022-04-25 | Anzac Day | Yes |
| 2022-05-02 | May Day | Yes |
| 2022-05-02 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2022-05-30 | Reconciliation Day | Yes |
| 2022-06-06 | Western Australia Day | Yes |
| 2022-06-13 | Queen's Birthday | Yes |
| 2022-08-01 | Picnic Day | Yes |
| 2022-09-22 | National Day of Mourning | Yes |
| 2022-09-23 | Friday before AFL Grand Final | Yes |
| 2022-09-26 | Queen's Birthday | Yes |
| 2022-10-03 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2022-10-03 | Queen's Birthday | Yes |
| 2022-11-01 | Melbourne Cup | Yes |
| 2022-12-26 | St. Stephen's Day | Yes |
| 2022-12-27 | Christmas Day | Yes |