If you want to time your trip to Australia to coincide with interesting events, check out our calendar.
January 1 - New Year's Eve.
The last Monday in January is Australia Day.
Early March - Melbourne Wine and Food Festival.
April 25 - ANZAC Day, Australia's Defender of the Fatherland Day.
The second Monday in June is the Queen's Birthday.
The first Sunday in September is Father's Day.
First Monday in October - Labor Day.
December 25-26 - Christmas Day.
December 27 - Christmas Gift-giving Day.
On these days, almost all establishments are closed. In addition to these holidays, each state has its own official holidays.