Victoria Public Holidays 2028

Public holidays in Victoria, with the official days off.

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Projected dates. The government has not published the 2028 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
6long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2028

Public holidays in 2028

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
In 432 daysCountdown
New Year's Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Jan 3Monday
In 434 daysCountdown
Australia Day
Jan 26Wednesday
In 457 daysCountdown
Labour Day
Mar 13Monday
In 504 days
Good Friday
Apr 14Friday
In 536 daysCountdown
Easter SaturdayFalls on a weekend
Apr 15Saturday
In 537 days
Easter SundayFalls on a weekend
Apr 16Sunday
In 538 daysCountdown
Easter Monday
Apr 17Monday
In 539 days
Anzac Day
Apr 25Tuesday
In 547 daysCountdown
King's Birthday
Jun 12Monday
In 595 days
Melbourne Cup Day
Nov 7Tuesday
In 743 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
In 791 daysCountdown
Boxing Day
Dec 26Tuesday
In 792 daysCountdown

Working days in 2028

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21219
February21021
March23122
April20317
May23023
June22121
July21021
August23023
September21021
October22022
November22121
December21219
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

What is the next public holiday?
New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
How many public holidays are there in Victoria in 2028?
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 2028.
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 2028?
250 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.