Before you set off on this trip, try to gather all information you can about traveling to Australia. This will help you to prepare yourself in a better way and take care of any issues which might come up. Also, read through the Australia travel guide to get a better idea, about what to expect before going there and also once you are there.
Summer season in Australia is occurs when most parts of Europe and other countries experience winter season. Thus, Christmas is celebrated in Australia during the summer season unlike most other parts of the world. As a result, the summer is one of the most popular seasons for tourists. However, this also means that it can get tough to find hotels and flight tickets, due to the huge rush. It is suggested that you make you flight and hotel reservations early, so that you find them for the dates you are looking for.
If you are on an Australian holiday during the summer season, you cannot miss out on the festivities for Christmas and New Year. Also referred to as the summer holidays, everybody takes part in the celebrations. Midnight mass on Christmas Eve and being with family and loved ones is an important aspect of celebrating Christmas in Australia. If you are vacationing in Australia around this time, you are sure to have a great time and the most memorable Christmas celebrations as well.
There are so many attractions to see and places to visit in Australia, that you will find it hard to take your pick. You must understand that a single visit of one or two weeks is not enough to see the marvelous offerings of this country. It will be best if you can choose which places to see on your first visit and which ones you can see later on.
| Australia Public Holidays List - Year 2013 |
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Observed State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Tuesday | New Year's Day | Nationa |
| 26 January | Saturday | Australia Day | National |
| 28 January | Monday | Australia Day Replacement | National |
| 4 March | Monday | Labour Day | Western Australia |
| 11 March | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day | South Australia |
| 11 March | Monday | Labour Day | Victoria |
| 11 March | Monday | Eight Hour Day | Tasmania |
| 11 March | Monday | Canberra Day | Australia Capital Territory |
| 29 March | Friday | Easter - Good Friday | National |
| 1 April | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 April | Thursday | ANZAC Day | National |
| 6 May | Monday | May Day | Northern Territory |
| 3 June | Monday | Western Australia Day | Western Australia |
| 10 June | Monday | Queen's Birthday | All states except Western Australia |
| 5 August | Monday | Bank Holiday (not a public holiday) | New South Wales & Australia Capital Territory |
| 14 August | Wednesday | Royal Queensland Show | Queensland (Brisbane only) |
| 3 September | Tuesday | Australian National Flag Day (not a public holiday) | National |
| 30 September | Monday | Queen's Birthday | Western Australia |
| 30 September | Monday | Family and Community Day | Australian Capital Territory |
| 7 October | Monday | Labour Day | National |
| 5 November | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup Day | Victoria |
| 25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December | Thursday | Boxing Day | National |
| Australia Public Holidays List - Year 2014 |
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Observed State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 January | Sunday | Australia Day | National |
| 27 January | Monday | Australia Day Replacement | National |
| 3 March | Monday | Labour Day | Western Australia |
| 10 March | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day | South Australia |
| 10 March | Monday | Labour Day | Victoria |
| 10 March | Monday | Eight Hour Day | Tasmania |
| 10 March | Monday | Canberra Day | Australian Capital Territory |
| 18 April | Friday | Easter - Good Friday | National |
| 21 April | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 April | Friday | ANZAC Day | National |
| 5 May | Monday | May Day | Northern Territory |
| 2 June | Monday | Western Australia Day | Western Australia |
| 9 June | Monday | Queen's Birthday | All states except Western Australia |
| 13 August | Wednesday | Royal Queensland Show | Queensland (Brisbane area only) |
| 29 September | Monday | Queen's Birthday | Western Australia |
| 29 September | Monday | Family and Community Day | Australian Capital Territory |
| 6 October | Monday | Labour Day | National |
| 4 November | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup Day | Victoria |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December | Friday | Boxing Day | National |
Last Updated On : April 03, 2013
