next .. Victorian Public Holiday: Labour Day 2026
The next declared public holiday in Victoria is
Labour Day
Monday 9 March 2026
Labour Day Weekend
Labour Day Weekend Guide
2026 Victorian Public & Special Days
Victoria celebrates the following special days, holidays and long weekends.
All dates are accurate at the time of publishing but are subject to change.
Please make sure you check any dates before booking any events or travel.
New Year's Day - Thursday 1 January | More..
Australia Day - Monday 26 January | More..
Labour Day - Monday 9 March | More.. | Labour Day Weekend Guide
Good Friday - 3 April | More.. | Good Friday Appeal
Easter Saturday - 4 April | More..
Easter Sunday - 5 April | More..
Easter Monday - 6 April | More.. | What's Open
ANZAC Day - Saturday 25 April | More.. - Victorians will not be given a public holiday to commemorate Anzac Day in 2026, despite governments around the country introducing a substitute holiday (Monday) for our "most important national day'. Jacinta Allan** and her Labour Government said there were "no current plans to amend Victoria's existing public holiday arrangements", but said the government was "always open to community feedback".
King's Birthday - Monday 8 June | More.. | King's Birthday Guide
Grand Final Friday 25 September | More.. | AFL Grand Final
Melbourne Cup - Tuesday 3 November | More..
Remembrance Day 11 November More..
Christmas Day - Friday 25 December | Christmas Day
Boxing Day - Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day
Other 2026 Dates (not public holiday's)
9th - 25th February - Lunar New Year | More..
Saturday 14th February - Valentine's Day | More..
Wednesday 17 March - St Patricks Day | More..
Sunday 5 April - Daylight Saving Ends | More..
Sunday 10 May - Mothers Day | More..
Tuesday 26 May - National Sorry Day | More..
Sunday 6 September - Fathers Day | More..
1 - 31 October - Oktoberfest | More..
Sunday 4 October - Daylight Saving Starts | More..
Saturday 31 October - Halloween | More..
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* Restricted trading days
Under Victorian law there are two-and-a-half restricted trading days each year:
Good Sunday - all day
Christmas Day - all day
ANZAC Day between 12:01am and 1:00pm
On these days, only exempt shops are permitted to open.
business.vic.gov.au legislation.vic.gov.au
Next Public Holiday
❊ When ❊
Monday 9th March 2026
When: Friday 3rd April 2026 to Monday 6th April 2026
Address: Melbourne
Easter is four-day weekend, choccy egg full of fabulous things to do.
Beginning on Easter Friday, Saturday, Sunday and ending on Easter Monday gives Aussies a four day long wee.. Show More..
When: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Venue: Flemington Racecourse
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Flemington Racecourse
Gates open: 9:00am
First race: 10:45am (AEST)
Melbourne Cup Race 7: 3pm (AEST)
Last race: 5:15pm (AEST)
On Tuesday 3rd No.. Show More..
When: Tuesday 26th January 2027
Address: Melbourne 3000
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in New Sou.. Show More..
When: Saturday 7th March 2026 to Monday 9th March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
Victoria celebrates Labour Day with a public holiday on Monday 9th March 2026 giving us a long weekend.
Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated.. Show More..
When: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Irish brewer Guinness has created their Green List to help guide St Patrick's Day revellers to Irish Pubs to enjoy festivities with their mates.
In Aus.. Show More..
When: Friday 3rd April 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
The 95th annual Good Friday Appeal on Friday 3rd April 2026, brings together the community to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital.
The Good Friday Appeal raises funds.. Show More..
When: Friday 3rd April 2026 to Monday 6th April 2026
Address: Victoria
This year, Good Friday lands on Friday 3rd April 2026, marking the start of the four-day Easter long weekend.
Easter: Friday 3rd April 2026 - Monday 6th April 2026
--> East.. Show More..
When: Saturday 25th April 2026
Venue: Shrine of Remembrance
ANZAC Day Dawn Service takes place on Saturday 25th April 2026 - 6am.
It was 111 years ago (1915) that our brave ANZAC sons landed at Gallipoli in an event that has gone onto sh.. Show More..
When: Sunday 10th May 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
This year we celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday 10th May 2026.
Every mum deserves to be pampered on Mother's Day. Breakfast in bed, a day of relaxation, indulgence and all-day spo.. Show More..
When: Saturday 6th June 2026 to Monday 8th June 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
The 2026 King's Birthday Long Weekend takes place from Saturday 6th June to Monday 8th June 2026.
A public holiday on Monday means we have three whole days to play, explore, so.. Show More..
When: Sunday 6th September 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Sunday 6th September 2026
Time to think about Dad!
Fathers are in the spotlight on Father's Day - celebrated in Australia on the first Sunday in September each year.
It.. Show More..
When: Sunday 20th September 2026 to Saturday 26th September 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
In the lead up to the Australian Football League Grand Final on Saturday 26th September 2026, catch all the footy fever during AFL Grand Final Week.
Be a part of all the Toyota .. Show More..
When: Sunday 4th October 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
This is a reminder to turn your clocks FORWARD one hour for the start of the 2026/2027 daylight saving period on Sunday 4th October 2026.
Clocks are moved clockwise one hour fro.. Show More..
When: Thursday 1st October 2026 to Saturday 31st October 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
Dust off the dirndl and loosen up the lederhosen, Oktoberfest comes to town
Oktoberfest brings all things Munich to Melbourne throughout October.
Bars and restaurants across.. Show More..
When: Sunday 14th February 2027
Address: Melbourne 3001
Sunday 14th February 2027.
Melbourne is such a great place to be on Valentine's day and what better way to show the person you love, than a special outing in Melbourne.
Here.. Show More..
When: Monday 1st February 2027 to Tuesday 16th February 2027
Address: Melbourne 3001
Lunar New Year in 2027 falls on Saturday 6th February 2027, marking the beginning of the Year of the GOAT, with celebrations lasting up to 16 days and main public holidays usually .. Show More..
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❊ Also See.. ❊
Labour Day Weekend Guide 2026
What's Open Christmas Day 2026
What's Open! New Year's Day 2027
What's Open | King's Birthday 2026
What's Open Easter 2026: Good Friday - Easter Monday
What's Open! Melbourne Cup Day 2026
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