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Labour Day:
Labour Day is celebrated to commemoration the achievements of the Australia Labour Movement. The Labour Day has its origin in the eight hour day movement, which advocates eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. The Labour Day public holiday date varies in the states and territories.
Easter:
The day of Easter varies and is determined on the basis of the Western Christian religious holiday.
Anzac Day:
On the Anzac Day, Australia pays homage to the citizens who served the country in wars. Anzac Day is celebrated on the 25th April every year. On the Anzac Day war memorials are held around the country.
Queen’s Birthday:
Except Western Australia, Queen Birthday is a bank holiday in all states and territories. It is observed on the second Monday in June. On this day “Queen’s Birthday honours list” is released naming new members of the order of Australia and other Australian honours. Fireworks display and celebration are the sighting of the day.
Christmas Day:
Christmas is celebrated worldwide on 25 December on a magnanimous scale. The Christmas carnival commemorates the birth of Jesus. On the Christmas Eve people offer prayers, deck up Christmas tree, decorate their houses with lights and wreath, exchange gifts with their loved ones, sing Christmas carols and enjoy feasting.
Boxing Day:
The day after Christmas is observed as Boxing Day. The day enunciates the start of the post-Christmas sale season. It is a significant sporting day, and in various places Boxing Day test matches are organized.
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