Good Friday kicks off the Australian Easter celebrations and will next be observed on Friday, April 18th, 2025.
Good Friday is a public holiday. Almost all shops and stores close, and people spend the day at home with family and friends or attending a church service. Traditionally, fish or seafood is served on Good Friday, with many fish and chip shops remaining open to serve thousands of customers.
Good Friday Public Holiday Date 2025, Things to Do & What’s Open
The 2025 Easter long weekend in Australia will be celebrated with several public holidays, starting with Good Friday on the 18th of April, Easter Saturday on the 19th of April, Easter Sunday on the 20th of April, and Easter Monday on the 21st of April. This creates a four-day long weekend for Australians, meaning many families use this time to travel and spend time with their family and friends.
One of the major hallmarks of Good Friday is the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. A massive charity drive is held yearly to raise money for the Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. Channel 7 televises the fundraising event to support this event, with thousands of celebrities and volunteers participating. On this special day, thousands of businesses and private citizens donate millions of dollars to this worthy cause.
Visitors to Melbourne should note that most shops, supermarkets, and attractions are closed on Good Friday. However, service/petrol stations and 7/11 stores are open, some cinemas are still open, and the Crown Casino complex typically opens at noon. Other attractions that remain open on Good Friday include the Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Skydeck, and the Melbourne Aquarium.
Thousands of people travel during the Easter long weekend, causing a lot of traffic and booking accommodation quickly. If you want to take a holiday over the long weekend, click the link below to find the best accommodation deals. Don’t hesitate, as holiday accommodation is very popular during this time.
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