National Day of the People’s Republic of China 2012
The National Day of the People’s Republic of China is a public holiday for the people in China to celebrate their national day. It is celebrated on October 1 every year to commemorate the declaration of the founding of PRC on a ceremony in Tianamen Square, Beijing in 1949. Each year, this national day is observed in China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
When is China’s National Day 2012?
China National Day 2012 falls on Monday, 1 October 2012.
When is China’s National Day 2013?
China National Day 2013 falls on Tuesday, 1 October 2013.
China’s National Day Celebration
During the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, many kinds of celebrations including fireworks and concerts are arranged by the government. Portraits of some leaders are attached in some public places garnished with many decorations and festive themes. Some large parades and firework displays are arranged in most cities of China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Since China’s National Day is the beginning of one Golden Week in PRC, many Chinese have a short vacation with the destination of both domestic and overseas. Thus, travel fares during China’s National Day are usually inflated up to two or three times. Although most businesses and schools are closed during China’s National Day Golden Week, post offices, restaurants, and shops are usually open to meet consumers’ needs.
Happy China’s National Day 2012 !
Queensland Public Holidays 2013
As one of the states in Australia, Queensland observed its own public holidays. Public holidays observed in Queensland are based on Holidays Act 1983. Queensland celebrates at least 11 public holidays a year.
Most workers in Australia including Queensland are granted days off during public holidays. Since the implementation of Fair Work Act 2009 and the modern awards in 2010, employees required to work during public holidays must be paid at a penalty rate of about 2.5 times (double time and a half) the regular payment.
Since the year of 2011, the government in Queensland decide that when a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be considered as an additional holiday, not a substitute holiday anymore.
Starting from 2012, the Queen’s birthday in Queensland will be observed on the first Monday of October to align with the other states. Before 2012, the Queen’s birthday in Queensland was celebrated on the second Monday of June.
Below is the list of Queensland 2013 public holidays calendar. Please note that the calendar provided below is based on an estimate. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the calendar.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in Queensland
New Year’s Day
The first day of the first month in Gregorian (Western) calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet from England to Australia
*Monday, 28 January 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday
The day before Easter Sunday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day
Commemorates the citizens who have served Australia (including those who died) during wars
(considered as non-trading hours in Queensland)
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Labour Day
Celebrates the achievement of all workers in Queensland
Monday, 6 May 2013
Royal Queensland Show / Brisbane Ekka Show
Celebrates the annual agricultural show of Queensland
(only in Brisbane)
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of British Monarch
Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Thursday, 26 December 2013
*Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, 26 January 2013. Thus, the following Monday will be considered as a substitute holiday.
Happy Queensland Holiday 2013!
Taiwan Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Most public holidays in Taiwan are regulated based on the traditional Chinese festivals observed every year. The only Chinese-non-related holiday observed in this country is Taiwan Republic Day which falls in coincidence with the New Year’s Day.
The list of 2013 Taiwan public holidays are available below. Please note that this is not an official Taiwan public holidays calendar, but only an estimate. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
2013 Public Holidays in Taiwan (Republic of China)
Below is the list of Taiwan 2013 holidays:
Taiwan Republic Day / Founding Day / New Year’s Day
Founding of Republic of China in 1912
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Chinese New Year’s Eve
The day before Chinese New Year
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Chinese New Year
1st day to the 3rd day of the 1st lunar month according to Chinese lunar calendar
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
*Wednesday, 13 February 2013 (*4th day of Chinese New Year observed as a holiday since the 1st day falls on Sunday)
Peace Memorial Day
Commemoration of 228 Incident or 228 Massacre regarding anti-government move in 1947
Thursday, 28 February 2013
The Combined Holidays Between Woman’s Day and Children Day
Celebrated since 2011 as a campaign to increase the low birth-rate in Taiwan
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day)
Celebrated on the 15th day from the Spring Equinox – Qing ming Festival
Wednesday, 5 April 2013
Dragon Boat Festival / Dragon Festival / Dumping Festival
5th day of the 5th month according to the Chinese lunar month
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 – Dragon Boat Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival / Moon Festival / Mooncake Festival / Lantern Festival
Popular lunar harvest festival celebrated by Chinese and Chinese origin people
Thursday, 19 September 2013
National Celebration Day / Double Tenth Day
Celebration of the start of Wuchang uprising in 1911
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Happy Taiwan Holidays 2013!
Northern Territory Public Holidays 2013
Being one main territory of Australia, Northern Territory observes its own public holidays in addition to the National ones. Every year, the citizens of Northern Territory celebrates 11 public holidays .
Northern Territory recognizes a substitute holiday whenever a certain public holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday. During these public holidays, most workers are given time off with a regular payment.
There is no provision which requires employers to pay an additional payment for the workers working on public holidays. Yet, the employers may receive penalty rate of payment for working on public holidays based on the contracts of employments agreed before.
The list of Northern Territory 2013 public holidays calendar is available below. However, the calendar provided is only an estimate. The accuracy of the information on the calendar cannot be guaranteed.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in Northern Territory
New Year’s Day
The beginning of the year according to Gregorian (Western) calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet from England to Australia
^Monday, 28 January 2013
(Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, thus, Monday is considered as substitute holiday)
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday
The day after Good Friday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day
Commemorates the citizens who have served Australia during wars
Thursday, 25 April 2013
May Day
Celebrates the achievement of all workers in Northern Territory
Monday, 6 May 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of British Monarch
Monday, 10 June 2013
Picnic Day
An extra day of rest for workers in Northern Territory
Monday, 5 August 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Happy Northern Territory Holiday 2013!
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012
Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working day in Philippines to commemorate the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on 12 August 1983. People in Philippines observe Ninoy Aquino Day on the anniversary of Benigno Aquino’s assassination date every year. The assassination of Benigno Aquino was the beginning of many rallies in Philippines that led to the collapse of Philippines government led by President Ferdinand Marcos.
When is Ninoy Aquino Day 2012?
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 falls on Tuesday, 21 August 2012.
Background of Ninoy Aquino Day
Benigno Aquino was a political figure of Philippines who opposed Philippines government led by President Ferdinand Marcos. Through the party of Lakas ng Bayan (LABAN), Benigno Aquino actively criticized the way Ferdinand Marcos ruled the country. He was imprisoned in Philippines for about 7 until 8 years but allowed to get a medication in the United States after suffered a heart attack during his imprisonment.
Staying in the US for three years, Benigno Aquino came back to his country to challenge the incumbent Ferdinant Marcos for the 1984 elections. Benigno Aquino was shot to death when he arrived on Manila International Airport (now Ninoy Aquinoy International Airport) on 21 August 1983. The observance of Ninoy Aquino Day was regulated through the Republic Act 9256 signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Aroyyo on 25 February 2004.
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 Celebration
Since Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working day, many Filipinos use the day to gather with family and friends and get relaxed from the busy daily routines. Some people who experienced the hard time for democracy in Philippines commemorates the day solemnly by recalling and honoring what people have done to establish democracy in their country.
At first, President Gloria Macapagal-Aroyyo decided to observe Ninoy Aquino Day on the nearest Monday to the date of Ninoy Aquino’s assassination in order to create long weekend and boost Philippines tourism. However, President Benigno Aquino III change Ninoy Aquino Day back to its actual date in 2010.
Wish you a happy Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 !
South Korea Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
South Korea Public Holidays
South Korea has three categories of public holidays – National Celebration Day, National Flag Raising Day, and Public Day off.
One public holiday in South Korea may belong to one or two categories above. All public holidays in the category of National Celebration Day also belong to the category of Flag Raising Day. However, public holidays included in the Flag Raising Day do not necessarily belong to National Celebration Day.
The list of South Korea Public Holidays for calendar year 2013 is available below. Please note that the calendar is based on estimate only. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy the information available.
South Korea Holidays 2013
Here is South Korea 2013 holidays calendar.
New Year’s Day (Sinjeong)
The first day of the year according to Gregorian calendar.
(Public Day Off)
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Korean New Year’s Day (Seollal)
The 1st day of lunar Korean calendar. One of the most important traditional Korean holiday.
(Public Day Off for 3 days)
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013
Independence (Declaration) Day (Samiljeol)
Commemorates the March 1st Independent Movement in 1919 and the declaration of Korean independence from Imperial Japan.
(Public Day Off)
Friday, 1 March 2013
Children’s Day (Eorininal)
Celebrates childhood and promote children’s happiness. Children’s Day had been celebrated on May 1st since 1922 until 1945. In 1946, Children’s Day was moved to May 5th, and then declared as public holiday in 1975.
(Public Day Off)
Sunday, 5 May 2013
Buddha’s Birthday (Seokgatansinil)
A Buddhism festival to celebrate the birthday of Gautama Buddha. Buddhism is one of the two major religions in South Korea.
(Public Day Off)
Friday, 17 May 2013
Memorial Day (Hyeonchung-il)
Commemorates those who died in military service to defend the nation or the ones who carried out independence movement in South Korea.
(Public Day Off)
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Constitution Day (Jeheonjeol)
Celebrates the declaration of the first constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948.
(Public Day Off)
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Liberation Day(Gwangbokjeol)
Celebrates the national liberation from the Japanese colonization in 1945.
(Public Day Off)
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Korean Thanksgiving (Chuseok)
Also called “Han-gawi” or Mid-Autumn festival. A Korean traditional harvest festival to celebrate the good harvest. One of the most important holidays in South Korea.
(Public Day Off for 3 days)
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Friday, 20 September 2013
Armed Forces Day (Gukgunuinal)
A day to recognize, venerate, and honor the military forces of the Republic of Korea.
(Working Day)
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)
Celebrates the foundation of the first state of Korean nation – Gojoseon.
(Public Day Off)
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Hangul Day (Hangeullal)
Commemorates the invention of Hangul (1443) and its proclamation (1446). Hangul is the native alphabet of the Korean language.
(Working Day)
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Christmas Day (Gidoktansinil)
A Christian festival to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ.
(Public Day Off)
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
National Celebration Day
Public holidays in this category celebrate events considered joyous to Korea. Independence Declaration Day, Constitution Day, Liberation Day, National Foundation Day, and Hangul Day belong to this category.
National Flag Raising Days
During this kind of holidays, all households in Korea are suggested to raise South Korean national flag (Taegukgi). All the National Celebration Days are National Flag Raising Days in addition to January 1 and Memorial Day (half staff).
Public Days Off
Public Days Off are non-working holidays intended for government offices. Yet, most businesses usually follow these holidays.
Happy South Korea Holidays 2013!
Vietnam Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Vietnam celebrates 9 public holidays a year, among the lowest in the region of Southeast Asian Nations. This country even only had the total of 8 public holidays a year before March 28, 2007, when Vietnamese government added a traditional holiday commemorating the mythical Hung Kings, increasing the number of public holidays in Vietnam to 9.
Just like many other countries, Vietnam acknowledge substitute holiday in which a week day (usually Monday) will be considered as a holiday if a public holiday falls on weekend.
List of public holidays in Vietnam for Calendar year 2013
Below is the list of 2013 Vietnamese public holidays. Please note that this calendar is based on estimates. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
Tet Duong Lich
International New Year’s Day
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Tet Nguyen Dan
Vietnamese New Year – Tet Nguyen Dan 2013
It is the most important and most celebrated holidays in Vietnam. Tet Nguyen Dan marks the first day of the first month according to Vietnamese lunar calendar. The name Tet Nguyen Dan can be translated as Feast of the First Morning.
The date of Tet Nguyen Dan falls in coincidence with Chinese New Year since their observance is based on lunar calendar. Usually, the celebration of Tet Nguyen Dan takes about 3 until 6 days. During these holidays, public services, shops, and restaurants are usually closed, and consumer prices tend to increase significantly.
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Sunday, 10 February 2013 (Tet Nguyen Dan)
Monday, 11 February 2013
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Gio to Hung Vuong Day
Traditional holiday commemorating the Mythical Hung Kings – The first king of Van Lang or Lac Viet. The government started adopting the holiday on 28 March 2007.
Friday, 19 April 2013
Ngày thong nhat
Vietnam Victory Day / Reunification Day / Liberation Day
Celebrates the fall of Saigon and the reunification of Vietnam in the year of 1975.
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Ngày Quoc te Lao dong
International Worker’s Day
Celebrates the workers’ achievement in terms of economic and social.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Quoc khánh
Independence Day
Celebrates the declaration of Vietnamese Independence.
Monday, 2 September 2013
Happy Vietnam Holidays 2013!
Cambodia Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Public holidays in Cambodia consist of many local traditional festivals as well as Buddhist holidays. Those holidays are based on lunar calendar, thus the dates of the holidays vary from year to year according to Gregorian calendar.
The list of Cambodia public holidays for calendar year 2013 provided here is based on estimate. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this Cambodia public holidays 2013 calendar.
List of Public Holidays in Cambodia for year 2013
Below is the list of 2013 Cambodia holidays.
New Year’s Day
The first day of the year according to Western calendar.
New Year is not an official holiday in Cambodia, but many businesses are closed on this day.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Victory Day
Commemorates the end of Khmer Rouge regime after their defeat to the Vietnamese in 1979.
Monday, 7 January 2013
Meak Bochea Day
Commemorates Buddha’s preaching to the gathering monks.
Monday, 25 February 2013
Women’s Day
Celebrates the bravery of women around the world.
Friday, 8 March 2013
Cambodian Khmer New Year / Chaul Chnam Thmey
Khmer New Year is considered as the most important holidays to celebrate the New Year in Cambodia. This holiday is usually celebrated for 3 days.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Monday, 15 April 2013
Labor Day / May Day
Celebrates the workers’ economic and social achievement.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Royal Ploughing Day Ceremony
Also known as Pithi Chrat Preah Neangkol, correspond to the start of planting season.
Thursday, 9 May 2013
HM King Shihamon’s Birthday
Celebrate the birthday of HM King Norodom Sihamony on 14 May 1953. This holiday is usually celebrated for 3 days.
Monday, 13 May 2013
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Visaka Bochea / Visaka Buja Day
Commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing to the nirvana.
Saturday, 25 May 2013
Children’s Day
Celebrates childhood and wishes the children happiness and good life.
Saturday, 1 June 2013
HM the Queen Mother’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of Queen Mother Norodom Monineath in 1936.
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Cambodia Constitution Day
Celebrates the signing of Cambodian new constitution by King Sihanouk in 1993.
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Pchum Ben Day
A festival to respect the ancestors by cooking foods and giving offerings to the monks.
Monday, 14 October 2013
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Cambodia Coronation Day
Celebrates the anniversary of the coronation of current King Norodom Sihamoni.
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Former HM King Sihanouk’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of King Father Norodom Sihanouk on 31 October 1922.
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Cambodia Independence Day
Celebrates the independence from France in 1953.
Saturday, 14 November 2013
Water Festival / Bon Om Thook
Celebrates the end of monsoon season. A holiday that mark the changing course of the Mekong river and Tonle Sap river.
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Friday, 29 November 2013
Human Rights Day
Commemorates the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Happy Cambodian Holidays 2013! Happy Khmer Holidays 2013!
Thailand 2013 Public Holidays & Festivals Calendar
In Thailand, the government regulates public holidays which are observed by most public and private sectors in the country. Thailand observes 16 public holidays every year, yet more public holidays may be declared by the cabinet for certain year.
Many public holidays in Thailand are taken from local traditional festivals while some others are international festivals such as New Year and Labor Day. Most Thailand’s traditional festivals are based on Thai lunar calendar, so the dates of the festivals are different from year to year in Western calendar.
The government of Thailand grants a compensatory non-workday on week day whenever a public holiday falls on a weekend. As an illustration, if a certain public holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be considered as a compensatory non-workday.
The dates of Thailand 2013 public holidays are available below. Please note that this Thailand 2013 public holidays calendar is based on estimate only. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this Thailand public holidays calendar for the year of 2013.
Thailand Holidays 2013 & Thailand Festivals 2013
Here is the list of Thailand 2013 holidays and festivals.
New Year’s Day
The 1st day of the 1st month according to Western calendar – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Chinese New Year
The 1st day of the 1st lunar month according to Chinese lunar calendar – Chinese New Year
Not a national holiday, but some businesses are closed.
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Makha Bucha
Commemorates Buddha’s teaching of Ovada Patimokkha.
Monday, 11 March 2013
Chakri Memorial Day
Commemorates the establishment of Chakri Dinasty – Chakri
Saturday, 6 April 2013
*Monday, 8 April 2013 (substitute)
Songkran Festival
Sonkran festival, also known as Water festival, is the traditional Thai New Year. The prime holiday in Thailand.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Monday, 15 April 2013
Tuesday, 16 April 2013 (*Sonkran observed)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 (*Sonkran observed)
Thailand Labor Day
International labor day to celebrates the achievement of the workers.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Coronation Day
Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Sunday, 5 May 2013
*Monday, 6 May 2013 (substitute)
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Ceremony to give blessings to the farmers.
Saturday, 11 May 2013 (the date may change)
Visakha Bucha / Vesak Day
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and entry to the nirvana of Buddha – Vesak Day
Friday, 24 May 2013
Asanha Bucha / Asalha Puja Day
Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon in the Deer Park in Benares.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
HM The Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of Queen Sirikit in 1932.
Monday, 12 August 2013
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
Commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn in 1910.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Loy Kratong
The day to respect the goddess of the water by floating candlelit offerings on all waterways around the kingdom – Loy Krathong
Not a national holiday.
Monday, 18 November 2013
HM The King’s Birthday
Commemorates the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927.
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Thai Constitution Day
Celebrates the proclamation of the first permanent constitution in 1932.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
New Year’s Eve
The day before New Year.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Happy Thailand Holidays 2013! Enjoy Your Holiday in Thailand!
Veterans Day 2012
Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, is a United States federal holiday to honor all the veteran armies who have served the country during wars. The Americans observe Veterans Day on 11 November every year since major combats of World War I were ended at 11 o’clock on 11 November 1918.
When is Veterans Day 2012?
Veterans Day 2012 falls on Sunday, 11 November 2012. Since Veterans Day 2012 falls on Sunday, the federal holiday will be moved to Monday, 12 November 2012.
The Origin of Veterans Day
Veterans Day or Armistice Day was declared by President Woodrow Wilson on November 11, 1919. The bill to make Armistice Day as United States federal holidays was passed by the Congress on June 4, 1926. Armistice Day was then approved as an annual legal holiday observed on November 11. However, one US veteran army suggest the expansion of Armistice Day idea to honor all US veteran armies, not only those who died during wars. In 1954, the Congress changed Armistice Day into Veterans Day, and the name Veterans Day has been known since then.
The observance of Veterans Day was once moved to the fourth Monday of October in 1971 based on Uniform Monday Holiday Act. The date of Veterans Day was moved back to November 11 in 1978.
Veterans Day 2012 Observance
Since Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States, most businesses, stores, and schools are closed on that day. All workers of non-essential federal government offices are granted time off or given an additional payment for working on Veterans Day.
Some restaurant and fast food chains in US usually give free meals to the veterans during Veterans Day. Since Veterans Day falls adjacent to the United States Marine Corps birthday on November 10, 1775, the Marine Corps usually celebrate both events for the 96 hour period of liberty.
If Veterans Day falls on Saturday, the holiday observance will be moved to the Friday preceding the date of Veterans Day. When Veterans Day falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be considered a substitute holiday.
Happy Veterans Day 2012 !
Western Australia Public Holidays 2013
Each Australian state observes its own public holiday. One state of Australia, Western Australia, observes at least 10 public holidays every year. Referring to the Department of Commerce official site, there will be 10 public holidays for the citizens of Western Australia in 2013.
Every year, most full time employees in Western Australia receive 10 public holidays in which they are granted days off with regular pay. Part time employees only receive days off if the public holidays fall on their workdays.
There is no obligation for the employers to give an additional payment or penalty rate of payment for the employees working on a certain public holiday. However, it is possible for the employees to receive additional payment based on agreement or contracts of employment between the employees and employers.
The list of Western Australia 2013 public holidays calendar is available below. Please note that the calendar is only an estimate. Thus, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in Western Australia
New Year’s Day
The first day of the year according to Gregorian (Western) calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet and the establishment of first European settlement in Australia
Monday, 28 January 2013
(Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, 26 January 2013. Monday is observed as the substitute holiday)
Labour Day
Celebrates the eight hour working day in Western Australia
Monday, 4 March 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
ANZAC Day
A day to remember and recognize all citizens who have served Australia during wars
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Western Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the first European immigrants to Western Australia
Monday, 3 June 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Recognizes the significance of the Royal Show
Monday, 30 September 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Happy Western Australia Holiday 2013!
South Australia Public Holidays 2013
South Australia has its own public holidays just like the other states of Australia. Every year, South Australia observes 11 public holidays with two additional part-day public holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Every Sunday and public holidays in South Australia are observed as bank holiday when most workers are granted time off. Those who are required to work on these days may receive payment at a penalty rate of about 2.5 times the regular payment.
When the date of a certain public holiday in South Australia falls on Saturday, the following Monday will be considered as a substitute holiday. If the date of public holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as an additional holiday.
Based on The Shop Trading Hours Act 1977, all non-exempt shops in the Greater Adelaide Shopping District are only permitted to trade from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm during all public holidays in South Australia (except Good Friday, Christmas Day, and before 12 noon on Anzac Day).
These non-exempt shops are allowed to open until 9.00 pm on common weekdays and part-day holidays. During Good Friday, Christmas Day, and before 12 noon of Anzac Day, all non-exempt shops are demanded to close their business.
Here is the list of South Australia 2013 public holidays calendar. Please note that the calendar available below is only an estimate. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the calendar.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in South Australia
New Year’s Day
The first day of the year according to Western calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet from England to Australia in 1788
^Monday, 28 January 2013
(since Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, 26 January 2013, the public holiday moves to the following Monday)
Adelaide Cup Day
The day of Adelaide Cup – Thoroughbred horse race in South Australia
Monday, 11 March 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
(restricted shop trading day)
Friday, 29 March 2013
The day after Good Friday
Also known as Easter Saturday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day
Commemorates the citizens who have served Australia (including those who died) during wars
(restricted shop trading day until 12.00 noon)
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday and Volunteer’s Day
Celebrates the birthday of British Monarch
Monday, 10 June 2013
Labour Day
Celebrates the achievement of all workers in South Australia
Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Eve
The day before Christmas
(part-day public holiday from 7 pm to 12 midnight)
*Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
(restricted shop trading day)
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Proclamation Day
Celebrates the proclamation of South Australia as a British province
Thursday, 26 December 2013
New Year’s Eve
The day before New Year
(part-day public holiday from 7 pm to 12 midnight)
*Tuesday, 31 December 2013
*Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are considered as part-day public holidays from 7 pm to 12 midnight since the year of 2012.
Happy South Australia Holiday 2013!
