Australia Public Holidays 2016

Below you'll find 2016'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 2016. 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
2016-01-01	Fri	New Year's Day
2016-01-26	Tue	Australia Day
2016-03-25	Fri	Good Friday
2016-03-26	Sat	Easter Saturday
2016-03-27	Sun	Easter Sunday
2016-03-28	Mon	Easter Monday
2016-04-25	Mon	Anzac Day
2016-12-25	Sun	Christmas Day
2016-12-26	Mon	Boxing Day
2016-12-27	Tue	Christmas Day (substitute day)

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Australia's Public Holidays (2016)

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 2016, their origins, and how they're celebrated across the country.

Australia Day (January 26, 2016)

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.