National public holidays in Australia 2027
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| Australia Day | January 26, 2027 | Tuesday |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | Friday |
| Easter Monday | March 29, 2027 | Monday |
| Anzac Day | April 25, 2027 | Sunday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | Saturday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2027 | Sunday |
Public holidays 2027 that differ by state
| State | Labour Day | King's Birthday | Long weekends |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | October 4, 2027 | June 14, 2027 | 6 |
| VIC | March 8, 2027 | June 14, 2027 | 6 |
| QLD | May 3, 2027 | October 4, 2027 | 6 |
| WA | March 1, 2027 | September 27, 2027 | 7 |
| SA | October 4, 2027 | June 14, 2027 | 6 |
| TAS | March 8, 2027 | March 2, 2027 | 5 |
| ACT | October 4, 2027 | June 14, 2027 | 8 |
| NT | May 3, 2027 | June 14, 2027 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2027?
It depends on the state: from 11 to 16 statewide public holidays in 2027. Seven are national (New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day); the rest, such as Labour Day and the King's Birthday, are set by each state on different dates.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend?
Most states add a substitute or additional weekday holiday for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when they fall on a weekend. Anzac Day rules differ: some states move it to the Monday, others do not. Each state page lists the substitute days.
When is the next long weekend in Australia?
Each state page lists every long weekend in the coming year. The big ones everywhere are Easter (four days), Australia Day when it falls on a Monday or Friday, and Christmas to New Year.
Related: how many days until Australia Day, Anzac Day, the King's Birthday and the Melbourne Cup.
Sources: NSW Government - NSW public holidays, Business Victoria - Victorian public holidays (2026, 2027, 2028 pages), Queensland Government - Public holiday dates, WA Government - Public holidays in Western Australia (page last updated 5 Nov 2026), SafeWork SA - Public holidays, WorkSafe Tasmania - Public holidays (checked against Statutory Holidays Act 2000 s.4, legislation.tas.gov.au), ACT Government - Public holidays, school terms and daylight saving, NT Government - NT public and regional holidays. Last checked November 2026.