VIC Public Holidays 2026 & 2027
Find all public holiday dates for Victoria (VIC) for 2026 and 2027. This includes national public holidays andVIC-specific holidays.
Next public holiday:
Melbourne Cup Day
--days
2026-11-03
VIC Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 Jan | Monday | Australia Day | National |
| 9 Mar | Monday | Labour Day | VIC |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 4 Apr | Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | VIC |
| 5 Apr | Sunday | Easter Sunday | VIC |
| 6 Apr | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 Apr | Saturday | Anzac Day | National |
| 8 June | Monday | King's Birthday | VIC |
| 25 Sept | Friday | AFL Grand Final Friday* | VIC |
| 3 Nov | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup Day* | Regional |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec | Saturday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28 Dec | Monday | Boxing Day Holiday* | VIC |
VIC Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Friday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 Jan | Tuesday | Australia Day | National |
| 8 Mar | Monday | Labour Day | VIC |
| 26 Mar | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 27 Mar | Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | VIC |
| 28 Mar | Sunday | Easter Sunday | VIC |
| 29 Mar | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 Apr | Sunday | Anzac Day | National |
| 14 June | Monday | King's Birthday | VIC |
| 24 Sept | Friday | AFL Grand Final Friday* | VIC |
| 2 Nov | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup Day* | Regional |
| 25 Dec | Saturday | Christmas Day | National |
| 27 Dec | Monday | Christmas Day Holiday* | VIC |
| 26 Dec | Sunday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28 Dec | Tuesday | Boxing Day Holiday* | VIC |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does VIC have?
Victoria observes the 7 national public holidays plus additional state-specific holidays. The exact number varies by year and may include regional holidays that only apply to certain areas.
Does VIC observe different public holidays than other states?
Yes, VIC has its own state-specific public holidays in addition to the national holidays. These may include unique holidays and different dates for common holidays like Labour Day and the King's Birthday.
Where can I find the official VIC public holiday dates?
Official Victoria public holiday dates are published by the state government. Visit Victoria Government website for official information.