Like other regions in Australia, Victoria observes a set of public holidays that are recognized throughout the state. Additionally, Victoria aligns its Daylight Saving arrangements with several other Australian states. Here’s what you need to know about the Victoria’s public holidays and Daylight Saving time for the years 2025 and 2026:
Daylight Saving Time in Victoria: Victoria follows Daylight Saving Time practices that are consistent in the ACT, New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania. Specifically:
- The Daylight Saving period in Victoria begins on the first Sunday in October and concludes on the first Sunday in April.
Keep these dates and arrangements in mind, ensuring you’re always on local time and aware of the region’s public holidays.
| Holiday | Date in 2025 | Date in 2026 |
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday 1 January | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 27 January | Monday 26 January |
| Labour Day | Monday 10 March | Monday 9 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 18 April | Friday 3 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 19 April | Saturday 4 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 20 April | Sunday 5 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 21 April | Monday 6 April |
| ANZAC Day* | Friday 25 April | Saturday 25 April |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 9 June | Monday 8 June |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Subject to AFL schedule**** | Subject to AFL schedule**** |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 4 November | Tuesday 3 November |
| Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Friday 26 December | Saturday 26 December & Monday 28 December |
*ANZAC Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day are restricted trading days
** As New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, the Monday is an additional public holiday
***Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday across all of Victoria unless alternate local holiday has been arranged by a non-metro council
****Friday before AFL Grand Final typically falls on the last Friday of September.
The information provided above regarding Victoria’s public holidays and Daylight Saving Time is sourced from the official Victorian Government website at:
https://business.vic.gov.au/business-information/public-holidays/victorian-public-holidays-2025
