In Australia the Labour Day public holiday is fixed by the various state and territory governments, and so varies considerably. It is the first Monday in October in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and South Australia. In both Victoria and Tasmania, it is the second Monday in March (though the latter calls it Eight Hours Day). In Western Australia, Labour Day is the first Monday in March. In Queensland and the Northern Territory it is the first Monday in May.
8 Hours Work | 8 Hours Rest | 8 Hours Play
Upcoming Labour Day Dates!
- Melbourne / Vic. - Monday, 10th March 2025
- Hobart / Tas. - Monday, 10th March 2025 (Eight Hours Day)
- Darwin / N.T. - Monday, 6th May 2024 (May Day)
- Brisbane / Qld. - Monday, 6th May 2024
- Sydney / N.S.W.- Monday, 7th October 2024
- Adelaide / S.A. - Monday, 7th October 2024
- Canberra / A.C.T. - Monday, 7th October 2024
- Perth / W.A. - Monday, 3rd March 2025
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What is Labour Day?
The celebration of Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Labour Day is an annual holiday celebrated in Australia resulting from efforts of the labour union movement, to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. Around Australia the different states celebrate the day across a number of significant public holiday dates. The majority of other countries celebrate Labour Day on May 1.