National Archives reading rooms are closed on the following public holidays. See Fact Sheet 1 for our standard and extended opening hours.
| Date | Occasion | State/territory |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Australia wide |
| 28 January | Australia Day | Australia wide |
| 10 March | Canberra Day/ Eight Hours Day/ Labour Day/ Adelaide Cup | Australian Capital Territory / Tasmania / Victoria / South Australia |
| 21 March | Good Friday | Australia wide |
| 22 March | Easter Saturday | Australia wide |
| 24 March | Easter Monday | Australia wide |
| 25 April | ANZAC Day | Australia wide |
| 9 June | Queen's birthday holiday | All except Western Australia |
| 25 July | Darwin Show Day | Northern Territory |
| 13 August | Royal Queensland Show | Queensland |
| 6 October | Labour Day | New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory / South Australia |
| 23 October | Royal Hobart Show Day | Tasmania |
| 4 November | Melbourne Cup Day/ Family and Community Day | Victoria / Australian Capital Territory |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Australia wide |
| 26 December | Boxing Day/ Proclamation Day | Australia wide |
| 27 December – 1 January | Christmas shutdown | Australia wide |