Australia Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Australia public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
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 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | National · Easter |
| Apr 25 | Sunday | Anzac Day | National |
| Jun 14 | Monday | King's Birthday | NSW · 2nd Mon Jun; varies by state |
| Aug 2 | Monday | Bank Holiday | NSW only · 1st Mon Aug |
| Oct 4 | Monday | Labour Day | NSW · 1st Mon Oct |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | National |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | National |
* Dates reflect national holidays plus NSW-specific holidays. King's Birthday date varies by state (e.g. Victoria observes 2nd Mon Nov, Queensland observes 2nd Mon Oct, Western Australia observes 4th Mon Sep). Last updated: 2026-06-20.
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, 2027 brings 11 public holidays spanning major civic, national, and religious occasions. The Easter cluster — Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Monday — creates one of the most significant holiday periods of the year. Anzac Day on 25 April honours Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women who served and died in wars and other conflicts. The NSW Bank Holiday on the first Monday of August is unique to New South Wales and is not a public holiday in other states. Employers and employees in NSW should confirm their specific entitlements with Fair Work Australia or relevant enterprise agreements, as public holiday pay rules and substitution provisions may apply when a holiday falls on a weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Australia observes 11 national and NSW public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, King's Birthday, Bank Holiday (NSW), Labour Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
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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 against the official 2027 holiday list.