Public holidays

Moyne Shire Council observes all Victorian public holidays. 

The Victorian Government give council's a choice of having a public holiday on Melbourne Cup Day in November, or selecting a local day of significance. Moyne Shire councillor's discuss the date of a local public holiday at an open council meeting towards the end of each year. 

At the December 2023 council meeting, councillors nominated Warrnambool Cup Day (Thursday May 2, 2024) as their preferred day.

2024 public holidays

New Years Day - Monday January 1

Australia Day - Friday January 26

Labour Day - Monday March 11

Good Friday - Friday March 29

Easter Saturday - Saturday March 30

Easter Sunday - Sunday March 31

Easter Monday - Monday April 1

Anzac Day - Thursday April 25

Warrnambool Cup Day (in lieu of Melbourne Cup) - Thursday May 2

King's Birthday - Monday June 10

AFL Grand Final Friday - Friday September 27 (Subject to AFL schedule) 

Christmas Day - Wednesday December 25

Boxing Day - Thursday December 26

For more information about Victorian public holidays please visit the Business Victoria website