When Is Australia Day 2025 Public Holiday. Employers are reminded of the need to pay employees at least their base pay rate for all hours worked on a public holiday. Public holidays can be different depending on the state or territory you're in.

Observed annually on 26 january, it marks the. Australia day public holiday is to be observed on the 26 january or, if 26 january is a saturday or sunday, it shall be observed the following monday.