National Australian Holidays The culture of Australia is rich in both Indigenous and European tradition.

Queen's Birthday. One holiday in Australia, observed June 8th to allow a break before winter, is the Queen's Birthday. Generally, schools and government offices will be closed on this day

Australia Day Another day on which government buildings will likely be closed is January 26th, Australia Day. Australia Day commemorates the first British settlement in Australia, in 1788.Another day on which government buildings will likely be closed is January 26th, Australia Day. Australia Day commemorates the first British settlement in Australia, in 1788.

Today, major cities throughout the country celebrate Australia day with moderate parades, free food, and locally organized events.

ANZAC Day One holiday in Australia celebrated both by Australian's, and their New Zealand neighbors alike is ANZAC Day, on April 25th. ANZAC Day honors those who have died in wars, and most specifically troops who died fighting during the first World War..

ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and travelers will find parades and ceremonies memorializing the Army Corps in most of Australia's major cities

Festival and Events in Australia Festival and Events in Australia There are a myriad of culture and art festivals throughout Australia. Most of these festivals are totally free of charge, and offer an international visitor the chance to experience some of the celebrations that are unique to Australia. The Sydney Festival dance, and visual arts each January.There are a myriad of culture and art festivals throughout Australia. Most of these festivals are totally free of charge, and offer an international visitor the chance to experience some of the celebrations that are unique to Australia. The Sydney Festival dance, and visual arts each January.

The Perth International Arts Festival takes place every February, and offers a mix of traditional dance and outdoor theatre. If you are looking to relax indoors, check out the Melbourne International Film Festival between July and August. More then 300 films are brought in each year from around the world, and is one of the most celebrated events in Australia.The Perth International Arts Festival takes place every February, and offers a mix of traditional dance and outdoor theatre. If you are looking to relax indoors, check out the Melbourne International Film Festival between July and August. More then 300 films are brought in each year from around the world, and is one of the most celebrated events in Australia.