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Public Holidays

Public holidays are designated on a state and territory basis with the exception of national public holidays eg: Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day etc.

For information about the dates of Australia's public holidays see Public Holidays.

National Public Holidays

Australia Day

January 26 is celebrated as Australia Day and is a national public holiday.

ANZAC Day

April 25 is ANZAC Day which is a national public holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

School Terms

School terms in Australia are also designated on a state and territory basis.

For information about the dates of Australia's school terms see School Term Dates.

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