public holidays

Here's a quick state-by-state guide of some of Australia's biggest retailers as to whether they will be open over the long weekend.

The October long weekend is a welcome public holiday for many people around Australia – but not everyone gets to enjoy it.

Motorists are reminded to drive safe this long weekend, both for the safety of others and the sake of their own licence.

The premier says plans are already in the works for a public holiday.

Click through to see Australia's states, ranked by how many public holidays they have.

Here's a quick state-by-state guide of some of Australia's biggest retailers as to whether they will be open today.

Not all jurisdictions in Australia have the same road safety strategies in place; while some opt for double demerits, others take a different approach.

Ahead of cracker night celebrations for the King's Birthday long weekend, New South Wales residents are warned that unauthorised fireworks can land you anything from a $27,500 fine to a year in jail.

Motorists have been issued with a grim warning

For the first time since 1951, the British Commonwealth has a King - and that means that on Monday 12 June 2023, much of Australia will have a new reason to sleep in or sneak in a weekend away.

Here's a quick state-by-state guide of some of Australia's biggest retailers as to whether they will be open today.

Anzac Day is here, and in some states that means double demerits come into effect in an attempt to ward off unsafe driving around the public holiday.

Here's what you need to know about whether you get a public holiday in your state or territory.

Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are expected to gather around Australia today to commemorate the soldiers who fought in WWI.

From Groceries to Bottle shops: here are all the Easter trading hours for the major retailers across Australia.

A festive favourite in Australia - fish. But where do you get it? Well, many Sydneysiders head to the Fish Markets bright and early to snap up the fresh catch for long weekend celebrations.

While each state and territory recognises the Easter long weekend, there are some differences in what public holidays each jurisdiction grants.

Western Australians could get an extra public holiday this year for the coronation of King Charles III.

While some cities are expecting a warm and sunny day, residents in other cities might not get the same beach weather luxury.

South Australian residents are being asked for their opinion on the state's public holidays as the government seeks to bring its holiday laws in line with the rest of the country.

Here's a full list of the public holidays in each state and territory for 2023 and 2024

Most stores across Australia will be closed today as Christmas Day celebrations unfold.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced there will be a public holiday in the UK to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III next year.

The NSW Government has amended the Public Holidays Act 2010 to rename the Queen's Birthday public holiday

The date of the coronation of King Charles III has been set for May 6 next year.

Spoiler; most of you will want to carry umbrellas.

We've rounded up the trading hours from the big retailers so you're not caught short this Monday.

In October, a few states are in for another public holiday but many will also miss out

September 22 has been declared a National Day of Mourning following Queen Elizabeth's death which means not everything will be open. 

Drivers in New South Wales should be on their guard this weekend with an extended double demerits period covering Thursday's one-off public holiday.

The Australian National Flag will be lowered to fly at half-mast all day across government buildings and establishments this Thursday, the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. 

Thousands of Aussies are expected to call in sick this Friday to take advantage of Thursday's public holiday in mourning of Queen Elizabeth II, a move that could cost the economy almost $500 million.

Here are some answers to questions you might have about Australia's newest public holiday.

Retailers have been forced to juggle unplanned "complications" after the sudden announcement of a public holiday to mark the Queen's death.

Australians will be given a public holiday on September 22 to mourn the death of the Queen, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced.

The death of the Queen and swearing in of a new King has naturally brought about the question of what will happen to the Queen's Birthday public holiday.

Both states are expecting long queues and delays to form at the airports today as travellers head away for the long weekend.

Petrol prices notoriously rise over public holidays and long weekends however this year will come with a much bigger price tag.

Drivers in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory are being warned to drive safely - with double demerits coming into force at midnight.

This year, the day falls on Monday, June 13, giving those in New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania, a three-day weekend.

Dates differ from state to state and the long weekend isn't celebrated on the Queen's actual birthday which can cause confusion.

If Anzac Day falls on a weekend, not every state has a replacement public holiday on the next business day.

The Easter weekend is fast approaching and this means a number of stores and venues will be closed.

The long weekend will provide a much-needed break for many Australians looking to spend time with family and friends.

Victorians are set to enjoy a warm, sunny day as the Melbourne Cup gets underway after the state's final public holiday in lockdown.

The Ekka public holiday in Queensland has been rescheduled for late October after being postponed last month due tot he state's latest outbreak, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced.

Brisbane's Ekka public holiday has been cancelled, with no date yet set for a rescheduled day off.

Public holidays are disastrous for drivers caught touching their phones because they get hit with 10 points for one offence.

State-by-state, here's a quick guide to which states are observing an Anzac Day-related public holiday on 26 April.

The Easter long weekend is fast approaching and with it, store closures across the country.