Australia Public Holidays 1979

Below you'll find 1979'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 9 public holidays in Australia for 1979. 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
1979-01-01	Mon	New Year's Day
1979-01-26	Fri	Australia Day
1979-04-13	Fri	Good Friday
1979-04-14	Sat	Easter Saturday
1979-04-15	Sun	Easter Sunday
1979-04-16	Mon	Easter Monday
1979-04-25	Wed	Anzac Day
1979-12-25	Tue	Christmas Day
1979-12-26	Wed	Boxing Day

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Australia's Public Holidays (1979)

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 1979, their origins, and how they're celebrated across the country.

Australia Day (January 26, 1979)

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.