Announcement
next .. Victorian Public Holiday: Grand Final Friday
The next declared public holiday in Victoria is
Grand Final Friday
Friday 25 September 2026
Grand Final Friday
AFL Grand Final
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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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
Grand Final Friday
Friday 25 September 2026
Grand Final Friday
AFL Grand Final
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: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
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 November 2026 all eyes..
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 South Wales, and the ra..
When: Friday 26th March 2027 to Monday 29th March 2027
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 weekend.
Scroll down..
When: Sunday 6th September 2026
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's the special day t..
When: Sunday 20th September 2026 to Saturday 26th September 2026
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 AFL Grand Final acti..
When: Sunday 4th October 2026
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 from 2am to 3am.
Day..
When: Thursday 1st October 2026 to Saturday 31st October 2026
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 Melbourne celebrate..
When: Sunday 14th February 2027
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 are some idea's inc..
When: Monday 1st February 2027 to Tuesday 16th February 2027
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 covering the first w..
When: Saturday 6th March 2027 to Monday 8th March 2027
Victoria celebrates Labour Day with a public holiday on Monday 8th March 2027 giving us a long weekend.
Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated eight hours for wor..
When: Wednesday 17th March 2027
Wednesday 17th March 2027 - A guide for St Patrick's Day revellers to Irish Pubs to enjoy festivities with their mates.
In Australia, thousands of people of Irish descent or who fancy themselves as..
When: Friday 26th March 2027
The 96th annual Good Friday Appeal on Friday 26th March 2027, brings together the community to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital.
The Good Friday Appeal raises funds to enable The Roya..
This year, Good Friday lands on Friday 26th March 2027, marking the start of the four-day Easter long weekend.
Good Friday Friday 26 March 2027
Easter Saturday Saturday 27 March 2027
Easter Su..
When: Sunday 25th April 2027
ANZAC Day Dawn Service takes place on Sunday 25th April 2027 - 6am.
It was 112 years ago (1915) that our brave ANZAC sons landed at Gallipoli in an event that has gone onto shape Australia and its ..
When: Sunday 9th May 2027
This year we celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday 9th May 2027.
Every mum deserves to be pampered on Mother's Day. Breakfast in bed, a day of relaxation, indulgence and all-day spoiling.
Spoil the ..
When: Saturday 12th June 2027 to Monday 14th June 2027
The 2027 King's Birthday Long Weekend takes place from Saturday 12th June to Monday 14th June 2027.
A public holiday on Monday means we have three whole days to play, explore, socialise, relax and..
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What's Open! Melbourne Cup Day 2026
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