Public Holidays
How to Find Upcoming Festival Dates in Australia
Public holidays, religious festivals and events each need a different source. Here is how to check dates in Australia.
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Traditional Festivals of Australia and What They Mean
Australia's traditions come in three layers: First Nations culture, inherited customs adapted to the climate, and home-grown rituals.
Public Holidays
Long Weekends and Public Holidays in Australia in 2027
The long weekends you get automatically in 2027, the best one-day bridge, and how to turn three days of leave into nine at Christmas.
Public Holidays
National Days and Public Celebrations in Australia
Australia's national days, the public holidays and the observance days, and what each one means today.
World Festivals
Major Festivals Celebrated in Australia
Australia's biggest festivals are mostly arts, light, food and sport events, shaped by the seasons. Here is what to know about each.
Public Holidays
Public Holidays in Australia in 2027: Dates and Observances
The national holidays every state shares in 2027, the substitute days, and the state holidays that make the list different where you live.
World Festivals
Festival Calendar for Australia in 2027: Dates, Holidays and Highlights
Australia's national public holidays for 2027 with weekdays, plus the major festivals season by season and which dates need checking.