The Easter holiday in Australia

From and including to-day Tuesday, March 27, 2007
It is just 10 days away to Easter Holiday .

Easter commemorates the resurrection (return to life) of Jesus Christ following his death by crucifixion. It is the most significant event of the Christian calendar.

Freaking long weekends in Melbourne

Fri 6/04/07 -Good Friday
Sat7/04/07-Easter Saturday
Mon 9/04/07-Easter Monday

In addition to its religious significance, Easter in Australia is enjoyed as a four-day holiday weekend starting on Good Friday and ending on Easter Monday.

This extra-long weekend is an opportunity for Australians to take a mini-holiday, or get together with family and friends. Easter often coincides with school holidays, so many people with school aged children incorporate Easter into a longer family holiday. Easter is the busiest time for domestic air travel in Australia, and a very popular time for gatherings such as weddings and christenings.