NSW public holidays 2026 and 2027

44 days until the next NSW public holiday

Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026

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44
Weeks
6 weeks, 2 days
Weekdays (Mon–Fri)
32
Weekend days
12
Hours
1,045
Minutes
62,715

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Every NSW public holiday for 2026 and 2027, taken from the official New South Wales list. The next public holiday in New South Wales is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.

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NSW public holidays 2026

DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 26, 2026MondayAustralia Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 4, 2026SaturdayEaster Saturday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 25, 2026SaturdayAnzac Day
April 27, 2026MondayAdditional Day (Anzac Day)
June 8, 2026MondayKing's Birthday
October 5, 2026MondayLabour Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day
December 28, 2026MondayAdditional Day (Boxing Day)

NSW public holidays 2027

DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day
January 26, 2027TuesdayAustralia Day
March 26, 2027FridayGood Friday
March 27, 2027SaturdayEaster Saturday
March 28, 2027SundayEaster Sunday
March 29, 2027MondayEaster Monday
April 25, 2027SundayAnzac Day
April 26, 2027MondayAdditional Day (Anzac Day)
June 14, 2027MondayKing's Birthday
October 4, 2027MondayLabour Day
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas Day
December 26, 2027SundayBoxing Day
December 27, 2027MondayAdditional Day (Christmas Day)
December 28, 2027TuesdayAdditional Day (Boxing Day)

Long weekends in NSW in 2027

  • January 1, 2027 to January 3, 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
  • March 26, 2027 to March 29, 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
  • April 24, 2027 to April 26, 2027 (3 days): Anzac Day, Additional Day (Anzac Day)
  • June 12, 2027 to June 14, 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
  • October 2, 2027 to October 4, 2027 (3 days): Labour Day
  • December 25, 2027 to December 28, 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Additional Day (Christmas Day), Additional Day (Boxing Day)

New South Wales has 14 statewide public holidays in 2027, and 9 of them fall on a weekday. Regional and part-day holidays are listed in the table but not counted here.

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Notes on NSW public holidays

  • 2028 not published by NSW (page lists 2026 and 2027 only).
  • Bank Holiday (first Monday in August: 2026-08-03, 2027-08-02) is NOT a declared public holiday (banks/financial institutions only) and is excluded.
  • Local public holidays and Local Event Days for regional areas are not listed (Local Event Days are not public holidays for work purposes).

Frequently asked questions

When is the next public holiday in NSW?

The next statewide public holiday in New South Wales is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.

How many public holidays does NSW have in 2027?

14 statewide public holidays, of which 9 fall on a weekday (the rest are weekend days such as Easter Sunday or a holiday that has a separate substitute day). Part-day and regional holidays are not counted.

When is the King's Birthday public holiday in NSW?

In 2027 it is on Monday, June 14, 2027.

Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in NSW?

Yes. New South Wales lists the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday as a public holiday.

When is Labour Day in NSW?

Labour Day is on Monday, October 4, 2027 in 2027.

Public holidays in other states

Source: NSW Government - NSW public holidays. Last checked November 2026. Governments can add or move holidays, so check the official page before booking leave. How we calculate.

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