Many workers and students around Australia enjoy a four-day weekend over Easter, but some residents in one state get five days off.
Easter has come earlier than usual in 2024, meaning many Australians are enjoying a four-day weekend before the weather changes and daylight savings ends. And in Tasmania, thousands of workers and students will enjoy a five-day weekend thanks to the state's unique Easter Tuesday holiday. Here's the history behind Easter Tuesday, its observance, and whether Tasmania has more public holidays than the other states and territories. Easter Tuesday falls directly after Easter Monday.
New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day are all public holidays Australia-wide. Every jurisdiction also holds a public holiday for the King's birthday, but the date varies. Here are the state and territories with the most — and least — public holidays. The ACT has 13 public holidays, thanks to its unique additions of Canberra Day and Reconciliation Day.
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