the list ...

2012	2013	Event
2 January*	1 January	New Year's Day
26 January	28 January*	Australia Day
6 April	29 March	Good Friday
8 April	31 March	Easter (see dates)
9 April	1 April	Easter Monday
25 April	25 April	ANZAC Day
11 June	10 June	Queen's Birthday
6 August	5 August	Bank Holiday**
1 October	7 October	Labor Day
25 December	25 December	Christmas Day
26 December	26 December	Boxing Day
* If public holiday is in a Sunday or Saturday the next working day is free
** Only for the financial sector.

disclaimer...

In NSW if a public holiday is in a Saturday or Sunday, in general, the following Monday is declared public holiday.

The above table is computer generated and does not contain official data. For the official list of the public holidays please check the Office of Industrial Relations, NSW Department of Commerce.

Sydney A to Z can not be held responsible for any potential inaccuracy. Please also check the disclaimer found on the right hand column of the Sydney A to Z home page.

tourist information ...

Contact details:
Office of Industrial Relations,
NSW Department of Commerce
McKell Building, 2-24 Rawson Place,
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 131 628
Web site: NSW Industrial Relations/Department of Commerce

Trading during public holidays:
Large shops and public venues are opened for most of the public holidays, except Christmas and Good Friday. When there is a public holiday, would be best to check if the place you wish to visit is opened to the public.