Australia Public Holidays 2031

Australia has 7 public holiday dates in 2031.

Last updated: 8 November 2026

2031 holiday calendar — Australia

• Public holiday
• Suggested day off
• Weekend

Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.

Long weekends and best days to take off in Australia in 2031

Best use of leave in 2031: take Mon 22 – Wed 24 Dec off around Christmas Day for 9 days off in a row (Sat 20 – Sun 28 Dec).

✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.

Break	Dates	Take leave on	Holiday	Trip idea
2 days leave → 5 days off	Sat 28 Dec – Wed 1 Jan	Mon 30 – Tue 31 Dec	New Year's Day	Osaka
4 days leave → 10 days off	Sat 5 – Mon 14 Apr	Mon 7 – Thu 10 Apr	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Seoul
4 days off	Fri 11 – Mon 14 Apr	No leave needed	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Osaka
3 days off	Fri 25 – Sun 27 Apr	No leave needed	ANZAC Day	Seoul
3 days leave → 9 days off best value	Sat 20 – Sun 28 Dec	Mon 22 – Wed 24 Dec	Christmas Day, Boxing Day	Osaka
4 days off	Thu 25 – Sun 28 Dec	No leave needed	Christmas Day, Boxing Day	Seoul

Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.

Australia holidays in 2031 at a glance

Australia has 7 public holiday dates in 2031, from Wed 1 Jan to Fri 26 Dec. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.

Compare with Australia public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2031.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Australia have in 2031?

7 dates are listed on this page.

Are the 2031 dates official?

Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.

Are regional holidays included?

No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.

Sources: Fair Work Ombudsman – Public holidays · python-holidays – open holiday rules