Victoria Public Holidays 2022

Public holidays in Victoria, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2022 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change. Not announced yet: Friday before the AFL Grand Final. These are added as soon as the government announces them.
12public holidays
10fall on a weekday
7long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2022

Public holidays in 2022

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
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New Year's Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Jan 3Monday
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Australia Day
Jan 26Wednesday
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Labour Day
Mar 14Monday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 15Friday
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Easter SaturdayFalls on a weekend
Apr 16Saturday
Passed
Easter SundayFalls on a weekend
Apr 17Sunday
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Easter Monday
Apr 18Monday
Passed
Anzac Day
Apr 25Monday
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King's Birthday
Jun 13Monday
Passed
Melbourne Cup Day
Nov 1Tuesday
Passed
Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Sunday
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Boxing Day
Dec 26Monday
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Christmas Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Tuesday
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Working days in 2022

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21219
February20020
March23122
April21318
May22022
June22121
July21021
August23023
September22022
October21021
November22121
December22220
Total26010250

Where these dates come from

Official source: Business Victoria: Public holidays

Weekend rule: When some holidays fall on a weekend, an additional weekday holiday is given. The rules differ by state and the dates shown already include them.

Note: The Friday before the AFL Grand Final is announced once the AFL fixture is set.

Public holidays differ by state and territory. Additional days are given when some holidays fall on a weekend. Regional show days and part-day holidays are listed but not counted as days off.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Victoria in 2022?
There are 12 public holidays: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, King's Birthday, Melbourne Cup Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2022.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When some holidays fall on a weekend, an additional weekday holiday is given. The rules differ by state and the dates shown already include them.
How many working days are there in 2022?
250 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.