Added: 01/06/2006 |
Public holidays in AustraliaAustralia has a number of national public holidays, as well as ones that are only observed in certain states. It is important to note that many businesses are closed on these days. Other non-statutory days, such as Mother's Day and Father's Day, are also celebrated. The 10 public holidays in Australia are New Year's Day, Australia Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Foundation Day, Queen's Birthday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Of course, there are a lot of other public holidays in Australia, like Canberra Day, Regatta Day, Bank Holiday and others. But people do not celebrate it and it is not a day off.
What do public holidays in Australia commemorate?
Australia Day: Australia Day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet and the establishment of the first European settlement in Australia, on 26 January 1788.
Labour Day: The Labour Day holiday commemorates the granting of the eight hour working day to Western Australian workers. It is held on the first Monday in March and today recognises the contribution of all working people to the prosperity of our State.
ANZAC Day: ANZAC Day is a day for remembrance and recognition of all Australians who have served our country in wartime. The original ANZACs were the soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fought in Gallipoli in Turkey during the First World War. These troops landed in Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, and the ANZAC Day public holiday is held on 25 April each year.
Foundation Day: Foundation Day is a uniquely Western Australian public holiday. It commemorates the day that the first European settlers arrived in Western Australia to found the Swan River Colony on 1 June 1829. Foundation Day is held on the first Monday in June each year.
Queen's Birthday: The Queen's Birthday holiday is proclaimed by the Governor of Western Australia based on the dates of the Term 3 school holidays and the Royal Show. This recognises the significance of the Royal Show, which has been associated with the Queen's Birthday public holiday since 1981. The other Australian States have the Queen's Birthday holiday in June. Queen Elizabeth's actual birthday is on the 21st of April.
Christmas: Australia - the multinational country. Therefore any especially expressed traditions are not present. Everyone celebrates Christmas in own way, basically mark among native, more often at restaurants. Many leave home, having taken advantage of a Christmas vacation. New Year: New Year is not widely observed as Christmas. Some people just ignore it, but others celebrate it in one way or another. People open their presents either on Christmas or on Boxing Day.
These are the main public holidays in Australia. What about 2005 public holidays? The Sydney Festival, a celebration of arts and culture, is held in Sydney each January. In 2005 Sydney Festival ran for three weeks from January 8 to 30, and featured local and international theatre, music, dance, opera, multi-disciplinary and visual arts.
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