For any national holiday that falls on a day other than Monday, observe the public holiday on the next Monday.

What this does:

• A rested nation: A long 3-day weekend to relax and unwind.
• A more productive workforce: Less disruption and momentum lost when public holidays land mid-week. Plus, who'd want Monday blues twice in a week?
• Boost to county economies through travel and local tourism: Longer 3-day breaks encourage people to travel further and spend more.

It's that simple.