The first hotel in Australia, Le Méridien, has opened in Melbourne.

Australia: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Australia in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in Australia in 2023. Non-working days:

• January 1, Sunday: New Year’s Day;
• January 26, Thursday: Australia Day;
• March 13, Monday: Canberra Day;
• April 7, Friday: Good Friday;
• April 8, Saturday: Easter Saturday;
• April 9, Sunday: Easter Sunday;
• April 10, Monday: Easter Monday;
• Tuesday, 25 April: ANZAC Day;
• Monday, 29 May: Reconciliation Day;
• Monday, 12 June: King’s Birthday;
• Monday, 2 October: Labor Day;
• Monday, 25 December: Christmas Day;
• December 26: Boxing Day.

Bridge holidays in Australia in 2023:

• New Year falls on Sunday. As a result, Monday, January 2, is a public holiday.