NSW public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Australia Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | Anzac Day |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | Additional Day (Anzac Day) |
| June 8, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| October 5, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Additional Day (Boxing Day) |
NSW public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 26, 2027 | Tuesday | Australia Day |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 27, 2027 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| March 28, 2027 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25, 2027 | Sunday | Anzac Day |
| April 26, 2027 | Monday | Additional Day (Anzac Day) |
| June 14, 2027 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| October 4, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Additional Day (Christmas Day) |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Additional 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.
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
- VIC public holidays
- QLD public holidays
- WA public holidays
- SA public holidays
- TAS public holidays
- ACT public holidays
- NT public holidays
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.