Australia Business Days Calculator
Add working days to any date, excluding weekends and Australian national public holidays.
Australia public holidays
These are the national public holidays observed across Australia. Individual states and territories observe additional public holidays. Most banks, government offices, and many businesses close on these days.
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How many business days are in a Australia year?
A typical Australian year has 252-254 business days (52 weeks x 5 days, minus 9 national public holidays). State-specific holidays add 1-3 more non-working days depending on location.
Australia Business Day Calculation
In Australia, a business day is Monday through Friday, excluding national and state public holidays. Australia has 7 national public holidays, with additional state-specific holidays varying by state and territory. Our calculator accounts for the major Australian public holidays.
Australian Public Holidays
The national Australian public holidays are:
- New Year's Day - January 1
- Australia Day - January 26
- Good Friday - Friday before Easter
- Easter Monday - Monday after Easter
- Anzac Day - April 25
- Christmas Day - December 25
- Boxing Day - December 26
State-specific holidays include Labour Day (date varies by state), the Queen's Birthday (June in most states), and various regional show days. When a holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is typically observed on the next Monday.
Australian Business Day Tips
When doing business in Australia, remember that state holidays can differ significantly. For example, Western Australia observes Foundation Day in June, while Victoria has the Melbourne Cup in November. For legal documents and contracts, clarify whether the calculation uses national holidays only or includes state-specific holidays for the relevant jurisdiction.