When is the January public holiday in 2024?

This year, the January public holiday and long weekend falls on Friday 26 January.

More of the best long weekend events

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

Punting on the Lake
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Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

House Down Under

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

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Grossi Florentino

Grossi Florentino

Grossi Florentino has set the bar for Italian fine dining in Melbourne since 1928.

Ombra

Ombra

Guy Grossi's Ombra serves cured meats, Venetian tapas and excellent wines to share.

Ronnie's

Ronnie's

Inspired by family dinners, where friends and family meet to dine, wine and have good times.

Society

Society

A glamourous restaurant and bar with contemporary dining and bespoke cocktails.

Grill Americano

Grill Americano

Offering Italian classics with signature Chris Lucas spin in sophisticated surrounds.

Kisumé

Kisumé

Exquisite sushi and one of the city's finest wine cellars.

Yakimono

Yakimono

Yakimono is a high energy Japanese-inspired eating house.

Chin Chin

Chin Chin

A fast-paced hawker-style dining sensation serving Thai-inspired food.

Morris House

Morris House

A four-level drinks, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of the city.

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