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| Holiday | 2012 |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sunday 1 January *Monday 2 January *additional day |
| Australia Day | Thursday 26 January |
| Labour Day | Monday 12 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 6 April |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 7 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 9 April |
| ANZAC Day |
Wednesday 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 11 June |
| Melbourne Cup (all of Victoria unless alternate local holiday has been arranged by non-metro council) |
Tuesday 6 November |
| Christmas Day | Tuesday 25 December |
Boxing Day |
Wednesday 26 December |
Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change.
Throughout the year in Victoria there are certain days that have been designated public holidays. Some of these days are also designated as restricted trading days.
Under new legislation, most licensed venues currently trading between 3am and 12 noon will no longer be authorised to serve alcohol on ANZAC day. There are some exceptions to this restriction.
Lists the Victorian public holiday dates for 2012-2013
Lists the non-metropolitan public holidays that apply in various municipalities in regional Victoria
Provides an overview of the public holiday entitlements for Victorian employees, depending on whether or not the workplace is covered by a federal award or agreement
Outlines which public holidays are also restricted trading days and explains what kinds of businesses are eligible for an exemption from restricted trading
Provides information on daylight saving in Victoria
