Public holidays for Easter are different in some states and territories. Learn about your workplace entitlements across the Easter long weekend.
Easter public holidays in each state and territory
Across the Easter long weekend, states and territories observe several public holidays.
Public holidays are different depending on the state or territory.
Image showing upcoming public holidays across Australia over the Easter period
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria
The Easter public holidays for the ACT, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria in 2025 are:
- Friday 18 April - Good Friday
- Saturday 19 April - Easter Saturday
- Sunday 20 April - Easter Sunday
- Monday 21 April - Easter Monday
Tasmania
The Easter public holidays for Tasmania in 2025 are:
- Friday 18 April - Good Friday
- Monday 21 April - Easter Monday
Tuesday 22 April, Easter Tuesday, is also a public holiday but generally for the Tasmanian Public Service only.
Western Australia
The Easter public holidays for Western Australia in 2025 are:
- Friday 18 April - Good Friday
- Sunday 20 April - Easter Sunday
- Monday 21 April - Easter Monday
For other public holiday dates in each state and territory, visit our 2025 public holidays page.
Working or not working on public holidays
All employees have the right to not work on a public holiday.
An employer may ask an employee to work in some circumstances.
For more information, see our page on Not working on public holidays.
Working on a public holiday? For public holiday payment rules, check:
- our Public holiday penalty rates page
- your award or enterprise agreement
Tools and resources
To calculate your award rate of pay, use our Pay and Conditions Tool.
If you're not sure of your award, the tool lets you search by industry or occupation to help find the right award.
