Melbourne Public Holidays

The Melbourne Public holidays are enjoyed by one and all in this Victorian capital city. The Melbourne holidays are also Australian public holidays. The public holidays of Melbourne, Victoria for 2008 are as hereunder:

New Year's Day - 1st January - This holiday is celebrated to welcome the new year Australia Day - 26th January - This day is observed in remembrance of British Captain Arthur Phillip's arrival in Australia in 1788 Labor Day - On this day in 1871, eight hour work day was introduced in Australia. The exact date varies from territory to territory

Good Friday - This day is observed with reverence to observe Lord Jesus Christ's crucification Easter Saturday - Easter Saturday follows Good Friday. Easter Monday - Easter Monday follows Easter Saturday. On this day the resurrection of Christ had taken place. ANZAC Day - This day is observed on 25th April to honor soldiers who were killed at Gallipoli during World War I. ANZAC stand for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

• Queen's Birthday - 9th June is observed in honor of Queen Elizabeth's birthday which actually is on 15th April. This holiday is allowed as a break before winter.
• Melbourne Cup Day - This holiday is observed on the 1st Tuesday of November for honoring a horse race.
• Christmas Day - 25th December is observed universally throughout the globe to honor Christ's birthday
• Boxing Day - Observed on 26th December

Melbourne public holidays are observed with fun, merriment, and reverence.