Public holidays in Victoria in 2028
The public holidays in Victoria in 2028, as Business Victoria lists them, including any that apply only in some areas or for part of a day.
- By Book Keeping Pros
- Sources checked 15 Oct 2026
New Year's Day
Saturday 1 January 2028
The first confirmed date on the list for 2028. Other holiday dates are still to be announced.
- New Year's Day (additional day)
- Monday 3 January 2028
- Australia Day
- Wednesday 26 January 2028
Public holidays in 2028
Across Victoria
| Holiday | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Saturday 1 January 2028 | |
| New Year's Day (additional day) | Monday 3 January 2028 | |
| Australia Day | Wednesday 26 January 2028 | |
| Labour Day | Monday 13 March 2028 | |
| Good Friday | Friday 14 April 2028 | |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 15 April 2028 | |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 16 April 2028 | |
| Easter Monday | Monday 17 April 2028 | |
| ANZAC Day | Tuesday 25 April 2028 | |
| King's Birthday | Monday 12 June 2028 | |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 7 November 2028 | Unless a non-metro council has arranged an alternate local holiday |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December 2028 | |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December 2028 | |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Not announced yet | Subject to AFL schedule |
From Business Victoria's list for 2028. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Long weekends in 2028
| Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|
| Saturday 1 January to Monday 3 January | New Year's Day, New Year's Day (additional day) |
| Saturday 11 March to Monday 13 March | Labour Day |
| Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April | Good Friday, Saturday before Easter Sunday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| Saturday 10 June to Monday 12 June | King's Birthday |
| Saturday 23 December to Tuesday 26 December | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
Weekends and the statewide whole-day holidays for 2028 only. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
General information
Sources
- 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).
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