Public holidays in Victoria
The next public holidays in Victoria, how holidays work there, and the dates Business Victoria lists for each year.
- By Book Keeping Pros
- Sources checked 15 Oct 2026
Melbourne Cup
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Unless a non-metro council has arranged an alternate local holiday
The next confirmed date on the published list. Other holiday dates are still to be announced.
- Christmas Day
- Friday 25 December 2026
- Boxing Day
- Saturday 26 December 2026
How public holidays work in Victoria
- Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday across Victoria, unless a non-metropolitan council has arranged an alternate local holiday.
- Anzac Day is commemorated on the day it falls. There is no replacement holiday when it falls on a weekend.
- When Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day falls on a weekend, an additional public holiday is given on the following Monday or Tuesday.
- The Friday before the AFL Grand Final is dated once the AFL releases its schedule.
- Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day are restricted trading days.
General information
Sources
- Victorian public holidays 2026
Business Victoria (Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions). Page last updated 21 May 2026, released 21 May 2026. Checked 15 October 2026.
© State of Victoria (Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions) Licence: Business Victoria copyright notice: copyright, State of Victoria (personal, in-house or non-commercial use with acknowledgement).
- Victorian public holidays 2027
Business Victoria (Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions). Page last updated 2 December 2025, released 2 December 2025. Checked 15 October 2026.
© State of Victoria (Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions) Licence: Business Victoria copyright notice: copyright, State of Victoria (personal, in-house or non-commercial use with acknowledgement).
- Victorian public holidays 2028
Business Victoria (Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions). Page last updated 2 December 2025, released 2 December 2025. Checked 15 October 2026.
© State of Victoria (Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions) Licence: Business Victoria copyright notice: copyright, State of Victoria (personal, in-house or non-commercial use with acknowledgement).
Bookkeeping for businesses
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