Australia Public Holidays 1959

Below you'll find 1959's official holidays for Australia. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.

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There are 10 public holidays in Australia for 1959. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.

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Holidays in 1960→

Date	Day	Holiday name
1959-01-01	Thu	New Year's Day
1959-01-26	Mon	Australia Day
1959-03-27	Fri	Good Friday
1959-03-28	Sat	Easter Saturday
1959-03-29	Sun	Easter Sunday
1959-03-30	Mon	Easter Monday
1959-04-25	Sat	Anzac Day
1959-12-25	Fri	Christmas Day
1959-12-26	Sat	Boxing Day
1959-12-28	Mon	Boxing Day (substitute day)

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Australia's Public Holidays (1959)

Australia's public holidays are an integral part of its culture, offering insights into the nation's history, values, and way of life. This guide explores the most significant Australian public holidays in 1959, their origins, and how they're celebrated across the country.

Australia Day (January 26, 1959)

Australia Day marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships in New South Wales. It's a day of national celebration, but also one of controversy due to its association with Indigenous dispossession.