Public Holidays
Public Holidays to be observed in Western Australia
Note: this information is provided only as a guide to University staff. The official list of public holidays is maintained by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection and may be subject to change
Curtin staff are expected to work on the 3 Public Holidays in March, June and September that are designated as normal working days. These can be taken as leave (annual and LSL) or TOIL at a time convenient to the operating requirements of the University.
| Actions | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | |
| New Year's Day |
Observed by Curtin University | Tuesday 1 January |
Thursday 1 January |
Friday 1 January |
| Australia Day |
Observed by Curtin University | Monday 28 January |
Monday 26 January |
Tuesday 26 January |
| Labour Day | Normal working day at Curtin University |
Monday 3 March |
Monday 2 March |
Monday 1 March |
| Good Friday |
Observed by Curtin University | Friday 21 March |
Friday 10 April |
Friday 2 April |
| Easter Monday |
Observed by Curtin University | Monday 24 March |
Monday 13 April |
Monday 5 April |
| Easter Tuesday# |
Observed by Curtin University | Tuesday 25 March |
Tuesday 14 April |
Tuesday 6 April |
| Anzac Day | Observed by Curtin University | Friday 25 April |
Monday 27 April^^ |
Monday 26 April^^ |
| Foundation Day^ |
Normal working day at Curtin University (Academic staff only) |
Monday 2 June |
Monday 1 June |
Monday 7 June |
| Queen's Birthday |
Normal working day at Curtin University |
Monday 29 September |
Monday 28 September |
Monday 27 September |
| Christmas Day |
Observed by Curtin University | Thursday 25 December |
Friday 25 December |
Monday 27 December^^ |
| Boxing Day |
Observed by Curtin University | Friday 26 December |
Monday 28 December^^ |
Tuesday 28 December^^ |
# - Not a prescribed public holiday.
^ - Public holiday for General Staff only.
^^ - Public holiday observed on an alternative day as the holiday falls on a weekend
Christmas Closedown Arrangements
Each year during the Christmas / New Year period the University has an official 'closedown' period. Details of these arrangements are provided in the attached document.
School Term Dates for Primary and Secondary Government Schools
The Department of Education and Training provides details of School Term Dates through to 2010. Details are provided on their School Term Dates web site.
