Australia Public Holidays 1966

Below you'll find 1966'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 11 public holidays in Australia for 1966. 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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Date	Day	Holiday name
1966-01-01	Sat	New Year's Day
1966-01-03	Mon	New Year's Day
1966-01-26	Wed	Australia Day
1966-04-08	Fri	Good Friday
1966-04-09	Sat	Easter Saturday
1966-04-10	Sun	Easter Sunday
1966-04-11	Mon	Easter Monday
1966-04-25	Mon	Anzac Day
1966-12-25	Sun	Christmas Day
1966-12-26	Mon	Boxing Day
1966-12-27	Tue	Christmas Day (substitute day)

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Australia's Public Holidays (1966)

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 1966, their origins, and how they're celebrated across the country.

Australia Day (January 26, 1966)

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.