February 2024 Australia Calendar: Full List of Holidays and Celebrations
February 2024 Australia Calendar: Full List of Holidays and Celebrations

How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2024?

There are a total of seven national public holidays in Australia during 2024: Monday, 1 January 2024 - New Year's Day. Friday, 26 January 2024 - Australia Day. Friday, 29 March 2024 - Good Friday.

Read more: Full List of Public Holidays In Australia in 2024

Working on Public Holidays

As an employee, the possibility of working on a public holiday may arise depending on your work arrangement and industry. It’s important to be aware of your rights and entitlements in such situations.

If you are required to work on a public holiday, your rate of pay may vary depending on several factors, including your employment agreement, the industry award or agreement that covers your work, and the specific circumstances of your employment. Some employees may be entitled to penalty rates or additional benefits for working on public holidays, while others may receive their regular pay with alternative arrangements, such as time off in lieu.

To ensure you understand your rights and entitlements, it’s crucial to familiarise yourself with the relevant award or agreement that applies to your role. Agri Labour Australia’s dedicated team is here to support and provide guidance regarding your specific employment arrangements and obligations.

Full List of Holidays and Celebrations In Australia In February 2024

Feb.2

Groundhog Day 2024

What do people do on Groundhog Day 2024?

The Royal Hobart Regatta is an annual event that includes water activities like rowing, swimming, yachting, and jet skiing. Thousands of people attend the regatta to enjoy the sports, sideshows, and amusement park rides. People attending the regatta can view fireworks, participate in competitions, listen to music, and eat from a variety of food kiosks.

Feb.6

Isra and Mi'raj

Feb.9

National Pizza Day

Feb.10

Lunar New Year

Feb.12

Royal Hobart Regatta

The Royal Hobart Regatta is an annual event that includes water activities like rowing, swimming, yachting, and jet skiing. Thousands of people attend the regatta to enjoy the sports, sideshows, and amusement park rides. People attending the regatta can view fireworks, participate in competitions, listen to music, and eat from a variety of food kiosks.

Feb.13

Mardi Gras

Galentine's Day

Feb.14

Valentine's Day

Ash Wednesday

Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day, is a day that many Australians spend with their loved ones. The typical Valentine's Day events include:

Picnics at the park.

Purchasing gifts such as chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and other stuff for loved ones.

A romantic supper in a restaurant.

A boat tour that includes a gourmet supper.

Sharing Valentine's Day messages via social media and through radio announcements.

Some people propose to their partners on Valentine's Day, while others plan their wedding date for February 14. Some charities, non-governmental organizations, or community organizations host special events, such as a Valentine's Day ball, to generate funds for various causes that benefit those in need.

Feb.15

Singles Awareness Day

Singles Awareness Day is observed every year on February 15th to alleviate the burns and pains of Valentine's Day that single individuals experience the day before.

During this season, we are continuously assaulted with advertisements, merchandise, and messages about love and relationships, and single individuals may be made to feel unhappy or inferior.

This is why there has been such a backlash, and Singles Awareness Day was established as an anti-Valentine's Day celebration.

Feb.16

National Tim Tam Day

Feb.17

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Allow Random Acts of Kindness Day, February 17, to inspire you to provide joy to the individuals you encounter. The day encourages individuals to conduct nice things and honors the pay-it-forward philosophy. It also reminds us that doing something nice for someone else can have a tremendous influence not only on their day, but also on ours; being nice to others makes us happy, and it helps us realize we need to be nicer to ourselves as well. An act of kindness does not have to be a large gesture; sometimes the smallest act can have the greatest impact.

So, on Random Acts of Kindness Day, be kind to others. It is simple, free, and will bring a grin to everyone's face.

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