On average, Australia’s North West has 10 public holidays per year, most of which commemorate landmark Australian historic events, or religious celebrations.
Western Australia's Public Holidays 2012
New Year’s Day Sunday 1 January
New Year’s Day Public Holiday Monday 2 January
Australia Day Thursday 26 January
Labour Day Monday 5 March
Good Friday Friday 6 April
Easter Monday Monday 9 April
ANZAC Day Wednesday 25 April
Foundation Day Monday 4 June
Queen’s Birthday Monday 1 October
Christmas Day Tuesday 25 December
Boxing Day Wednesday 26 December
Western Australia's School Holidays 2012
Autumn (Term 1) 6 to 25 April
Winter (Term 2) 7 to 23 July
Spring (Term 3) 29 September to 15 October
Summer (Term 4) 19 December 2012 to 3 February 2013
