Australia Public Holidays 2027
Official 2027 public holidays for New South Wales, with clear notes where dates differ in other Australian states and territories.
Australia Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | National |
| Jan 26 | Tuesday | Australia Day | National |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | National · Easter |
| Mar 27 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | National · Easter |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | NSW public holiday |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Easter period |
| Apr 25 | Sunday | Anzac Day | Calendar date |
| Apr 26 | Monday | Additional public holiday for Anzac Day | NSW substitute date |
| Jun 14 | Monday | King's Birthday | NSW · 2nd Mon Jun; varies by state |
| Oct 4 | Monday | Labour Day | NSW · 1st Mon Oct |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Calendar date |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Calendar date |
| Dec 27 | Monday | Additional public holiday for Christmas Day | NSW substitute date |
| Dec 28 | Tuesday | Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | NSW substitute date |
Dates are the official NSW schedule. King's Birthday, Labour Day, Easter coverage and some substitute rules vary by state or territory. The NSW August Bank Holiday is not a general public holiday and is not included. Last verified: 2026-10-03.
About Australia Public Holidays
Australia's public holiday system is unique among federal nations in that most holidays are set at the state and territory level, not exclusively by the federal government. While a small number of holidays — including New Year's Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day — are observed nationally, many other holidays such as the King's Birthday, Labour Day, and Easter Saturday vary in date from state to state. For example, the King's Birthday long weekend falls on different Mondays in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia. This page lists national public holidays plus the NSW-specific calendar, which represents the most populous state and the most commonly referenced schedule.
In New South Wales, Easter Sunday is an official public holiday in addition to Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday. Because Anzac Day falls on Sunday, NSW also observes Monday 26 April. Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on Saturday and Sunday, producing additional public holidays on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December. The first-Monday-in-August NSW Bank Holiday applies mainly to banks and certain financial institutions, so it is not included as a general public holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 14 distinct dates for 2027. Published New South Wales schedule, including the additional Anzac Day holiday on 26 April. Other states and territories differ.
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Australia Day falls on Tuesday, 26 January 2027. It is a national public holiday commemorating the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Australia/Sydney timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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