when is labour day in australia

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Labour Day in Australia is celebrated on different dates depending on the state or territory. In 2025, the dates are as follows:

  • Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and South Australia: First Monday in October, which is October 6, 2025.
  • Victoria and Tasmania: Second Monday in March, which is March 10, 2025.
  • Western Australia: First Monday in March, which is March 3, 2025.
  • Queensland and Northern Territory: First Monday in May, which is May 5, 2025.

Labour Day is a public holiday that commemorates the achievements of workers and the labour movement, celebrating the introduction of the eight-hour working day and fair work conditions.