Monday 2 August – Bank Holiday (NSW financial institutions), Picnic Day (NT) Comments. 4 Responses to “Public and School Holidays Australia 2009 / 2010” 2010. New Year’s Day. Thursday 1 Jan. Friday 1 Jan. Australia Day. Monday 26 Jan, Bank Holiday. Monday 3 Aug. Monday 2 Aug. Labour Day. Monday 5 OctrNew Year’s Day Holiday – Friday, January 1. Australia Day – Tuesday AUGUST 2010: Bank Holiday NSW & ACT) – Monday, August 2(Not Public Holiday)