Australia Day: January 26, commemorating the arrival of the first European immigrants in Australia in 1788.

Good Friday: The date varies from year to year, depending on the date of Easter, and is an important Christian holiday.

Easter Monday: The date varies from year to year, following Good Friday.

Anzac Day: April 25, commemorating the sacrifice of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.

Christmas Day: December 25, the most important Christian holiday.

Boxing Day: December 26, traditionally a day for giving gifts.

Public holidays in each state

In addition to the above national public holidays, there are some special public holidays in each state of Australia, such as:

Victoria: The second Monday of March every year is "Melbourne Cup Day", which is a public holiday in Victoria.

South Australia: The first Monday of March every year is "Labor Day", which is a public holiday in South Australia.

Whether shipping companies, airlines, freight forwarding companies, railways, express delivery and logistics companies are open for work depends on the policies of the specific companies. The business hours and services provided by the above companies may be affected.