Australian Public Holidays 2027
There are 6 public holidays that apply in every state and territory in 2027, plus 8 state-specific ones. Australia has 7 national public holidays. States and territories add their own days and sometimes set different dates, for example for the King's Birthday and Labour Day.
Public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Day off | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | Nationwide |
| Tuesday | Australia Day | Tue, Jan 26 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Labour Day | Mon, Mar 1 | WA |
| Monday | Labour Day | Mon, Mar 8 | VIC (Eight Hours Day in TAS) |
| Friday | Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 | Nationwide |
| Saturday | Easter Saturday | Sat, Mar 27 | All except WA and TAS |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 | Nationwide |
| Sunday | Anzac Day | Sun, Apr 25 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Labour Day | Mon, May 3 | QLD, NT (May Day) |
| Monday | King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 14 | All except WA and QLD |
| Monday | Labour Day | Mon, Oct 4 | NSW, ACT, SA |
| Monday | King's Birthday | Mon, Oct 4 | QLD |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 27 | Nationwide |
| Sunday | Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 28 | All (Proclamation Day in SA) |
When New Year's Day, Australia Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day fall on a weekend, an additional public holiday is given on the next weekday in most states. Anzac Day on a weekend is only moved in some states, such as WA. Substitute days are shown in amber. Week numbers follow ISO 8601 (Monday to Sunday).
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in 2027?
There are 6 public holidays that apply in every state and territory in 2027, plus 8 state-specific ones.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend?
When New Year's Day, Australia Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day fall on a weekend, an additional public holiday is given on the next weekday in most states. Anzac Day on a weekend is only moved in some states, such as WA. In 2027 this applies to Christmas Day (observed Monday, December 27, 2027), Boxing Day (observed Tuesday, December 28, 2027).
When is the first public holiday of 2027?
New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
When is the last public holiday of 2027?
Christmas Day on Monday, December 27, 2027.