public holidays

Coffees for $8 are the new reality for Australians enjoying a public holiday outing in restaurants and cafes.

Here's a quick state-by-state guide if Australia's biggest retailers are open today for the King's Birthday long weekend on Monday, June 10.

The June long weekend is almost here, but not for everyone.

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

The long weekend gets even longer in this state - but not for everybody.

The Easter long weekend is almost upon us, and plenty of Aussies will be out and about on the nation's roads.

Here's a state-by-state (and territory) guide to the Easter weekend public holidays in Australia.

People are marking the public day in varying ways, from picnics to protests.

Anthony Albanese said a unified Australia is best at meeting the challenges of today and the future.

Millions of people are set to display the flag on Australia Day, but what you are allowed to do with it remains a grey area.

The political storm over Australia Day is growing, with a second supermarket joining Woolworths in pulling merchandise.

We've put together a list of when major retailers will be open throughout the last week of 2023.

Here's a full list of the public holidays in each state and territory for 2024 and 2025.

If you're unsure of how the public holiday period will effect you, here is everything we know.

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.