Key Dates For Sydney Event Planners in 2017

Selecting a date is one of the first steps in the event planning process. To ensure you get the most out of your event and attendance is high, steer clear of dates that conflict with holiday periods and major community events.

Plan ahead and lock in your venues and dates for 2017 using our list of key dates for Sydney event planners.

 

Public Holidays 2017

Sunday January 1, 2017 – New Year’s Day

Monday January 2, 2017 – New Year’s Day (additional)

Thursday January 26, 2017 – Australia Day

Friday April 14, 2017 – Good Friday

Sunday April 16, 2017 – Easter Sunday

Monday April 17, 2017 – Easter Monday

Tuesday April 25, 2017 – Anzac Day

Monday June 12, 2017 – Queen’s Birthday

Monday October 2, 2017 – Labour Day

Monday December 25, 2017 – Christmas Day

Tuesday Decemeber 26, 2017 – Boxing Day

 

NSW School Holidays 2017

Saturday April 8 – Friday June 30, 2017 – Term 1

Saturday July 1 – Monday July 17, 2017 – Term 2

Saturday September 23 – Sunday October 8, 2017 – Term 3

Saturday December 16 – Monday February 5, 2017 – Term 4

 

Cultural & Special Celebrations 2017

Saturday January 28, 2017 – Chinese New Year

Sunday February 5, 2017 – Super Bowl

Tuesday February 14, 2017 – Valentine’s Day

Tuesday February 28, 2017 – Shrove Tuesday

Friday March 17, 2017 – St Patrick’s Day

Friday April 14, 2017 – Monday April 17, 2017 – Easter

Friday May 5, 2017 – Cinco de Mayo

Sunday May 14, 2017 – Mother’s Day

Saturday May 27, 2017 – The start of Ramadan

Friday June 30, 2017 – End of Financial Year

Sunday September 3, 2017 – Father’s Day

Friday September 8 – Sunday October 1, 2017 – Footy Finals AFL & NRL

Saturday September 16 – Tuesday October 3, 2017 – Oktoberfest

Saturday September 30, 2017 – Yom Kippur

Thursday October 19, 2017 – Diwali/Deepavali Lights Festival

Tuesday October 31, 2017 – Halloween

Tuesday November 7, 2017 – Melbourne Cup

Saturday November 11, 2017 – Rememberance Day

Saturday December 24 – Sunday January 1, 2017 – Hannukah

Saturday December 24 – Sunday January 1, 2017 – Christmas & New Year’s

 

Community Events & Festivals 2017

Saturday January 7 – Sunday January 29, 2017 – Sydney Festival

Sunday February 19 – Sunday March 5, 2017 – Mardi Gras Festival

May 2017 (exact dates TBC) – Fashion Week

Monday May 1 – Wednesday May 31, 2017 – Aussie Wine Month

Friday May 26 – Saturday June 17, 2017 – Vivid Sydney

Saturday February 25 – Saturday April 15, 2017 – Autumn Racing Carnival

Tuesday July 11 – Monday July 24, 2017 – The Rocks Aroma Festival

August – October, 2017 (exact dates TBC) – Spring Racing Carnival

October 2017 (exact dates TBC) – Good Food Month

 

Next Steps…

1. Choose your perfect venue

With such a diverse venue portfolio there is definitely a Doltone venue to suit every event brief. Choose the location that best meets your needs – Sydney Harbour, Sydney CBD or South Sydney.

2. Choose your event type

Whatever the occasion, we will work with you in the lead up to your corporate event to ensure all the details are taken care of. We have the resources to personalise your event and showcase your brand.

 

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