South Townsville Public Holidays 2026 – Local Holiday Calendar & Long Weekends

Q: What public holidays are observed in South Townsville?

Public holidays observed in South Townsville include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Australia, since South Townsville doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in South Townsville, Queensland

Planning commercial schedules or travel in South Townsville, Queensland, Australia? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across South Townsville.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in South Townsville observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Australia Day on January 26) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in South Townsville.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — South Townsville, Queensland

This is Australia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Australia's country-level and Queensland holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in South Townsville as anywhere else in Australia.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in South Townsville

These are Australia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Australia's country and Queensland holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in South Townsville just as everywhere else in Australia.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Australia Day	January 26	National Public Holiday	Full Closure (Banks, Schools & Public Administration)	www.fairwork.gov.au
ANZAC Day	April 25	National Public Holiday	Full Closure (Morning Commercial Restrictions & Bank Closure)	www.fairwork.gov.au

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in South Townsville

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Australia Day	Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in South Townsville

In South Townsville, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, South Townsville's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Australia declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 2,903 and running on the Australia/Brisbane time zone, South Townsville follows Australia's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — South Townsville Public Holidays

Are banks in South Townsville closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in South Townsville close on official statutory public holidays.

What public holidays are observed in South Townsville?

Public holidays observed in South Townsville include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Australia, since South Townsville doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to South Townsville?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to South Townsville so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in South Townsville differ from other cities in Australia?

No — public holidays in Australia are set nationally, not city by city, so South Townsville observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Australia. This page is a convenient South Townsville-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does South Townsville use, and does it affect holiday dates?

South Townsville runs on the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Since Australia's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in South Townsville — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do South Townsville's public holiday dates come from?

South Townsville follows Australia's national statutory holidays, published via www.fairwork.gov.au — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ South Townsville Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Australia Day (January 26)

📍 South Townsville Quick Facts

State / Province: Queensland

Population: 2,903

Time Zone: Australia/Brisbane

Coordinates: -19.2662°, 146.8333°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +08:00 to +10:30

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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