Public Holidays NSW 2026
View the full list of New South Wales public holidays for 2026, including New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Easter, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Labour Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. This page also includes a NSW holiday countdown, long weekend planning notes, FAQs and official source links.
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Quick answer: NSW public holidays in 2026
New South Wales has public holidays across January, April, June, October and December in 2026. Easter falls in early April, Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April, and NSW has an additional public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026.
How many NSW public holiday dates are listed for 2026?
NSW has 13 listed statewide public holiday dates in 2026 when additional public holidays are included. The NSW Bank Holiday is also listed separately, but it is not a declared public holiday for all workers.
What are the main NSW long weekends in 2026?
The main NSW long weekends in 2026 include Australia Day, Easter, Anzac Day additional public holiday, King’s Birthday, Labour Day and the Christmas/Boxing Day period.
NSW public holiday dates 2026
The table below lists the official New South Wales public holiday dates for 2026. Holiday names link to dedicated public holiday guides where available.
New South Wales public holidays 2026 table
Use this table to quickly check the date and day of the week for each NSW public holiday in 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Day | NSW 2026 notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday | National public holiday. |
| Australia Day | 26 January 2026 | Monday | Creates a long weekend in NSW. |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday | Start of the Easter long weekend. |
| Easter Saturday | 4 April 2026 | Saturday | Also known as the Saturday after Good Friday. |
| Easter Sunday | 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Public holiday in NSW. |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 | Monday | Completes the Easter long weekend. |
| Anzac Day | 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Anzac Day remains fixed on 25 April. |
| Additional public holiday for Anzac Day | 27 April 2026 | Monday | Additional NSW public holiday for 2026. |
| King’s Birthday | 8 June 2026 | Monday | NSW June long weekend. |
| Bank Holiday | 3 August 2026 | Monday | Applies to banks and certain financial institutions; not a declared public holiday for all workers. |
| Labour Day | 5 October 2026 | Monday | NSW October long weekend. |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday | National public holiday. |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2026 | Saturday | National public holiday. |
| Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | 28 December 2026 | Monday | Additional day because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday. |
NSW 2026 public holidays by month
This month-by-month summary helps with quick planning for annual leave, school breaks, family travel, workplace rostering and long weekends.
January 2026
New Year’s Day and Australia Day.
February 2026
No statewide NSW public holidays listed.
March 2026
No statewide NSW public holidays listed.
April 2026
Easter public holidays, Anzac Day and the additional Anzac Day public holiday.
May 2026
No statewide NSW public holidays listed.
June 2026
King’s Birthday public holiday.
July 2026
No statewide NSW public holidays listed.
August 2026
NSW Bank Holiday, noting it is not a general public holiday for all workers.
September 2026
No statewide NSW public holidays listed.
October 2026
Labour Day public holiday.
November 2026
No statewide NSW public holidays listed.
December 2026
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the additional Boxing Day public holiday.
Best annual leave opportunities in NSW 2026
If you are planning a holiday, short break or family trip, these are the NSW public holiday periods most likely to be useful.
Australia Day long weekend
Australia Day falls on Monday 26 January 2026, creating a three-day weekend for many NSW workers.
Easter long weekend
Easter runs from Good Friday 3 April to Easter Monday 6 April 2026, giving NSW a four-day public holiday period.
Anzac Day long weekend
Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026, with an additional public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026.
King’s Birthday weekend
King’s Birthday falls on Monday 8 June 2026, making it one of the key winter long weekends in NSW.
Labour Day weekend
Labour Day falls on Monday 5 October 2026, creating the main NSW spring long weekend.
Christmas and Boxing Day
Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December, and Monday 28 December is an additional public holiday.
Related NSW and Australian public holiday pages
Use these links to move between NSW public holiday pages, year pages and major national holiday guides.
NSW public holidays 2026 FAQs
These answers are written for quick search and AI answer visibility.
What are the NSW public holidays in 2026?
The NSW public holidays in 2026 include New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, an additional public holiday for Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Labour Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and an additional public holiday for Boxing Day. The NSW Bank Holiday is also listed separately.
When is Australia Day in NSW in 2026?
Australia Day in NSW is on Monday 26 January 2026.
When is Easter in NSW in 2026?
Easter in NSW in 2026 runs from Good Friday 3 April to Easter Monday 6 April. Easter Saturday is 4 April and Easter Sunday is 5 April.
Is there an additional Anzac Day public holiday in NSW in 2026?
Yes. Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026, and NSW has an additional public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026.
When is King’s Birthday in NSW in 2026?
King’s Birthday in NSW is on Monday 8 June 2026.
When is Labour Day in NSW in 2026?
Labour Day in NSW is on Monday 5 October 2026.
When are Christmas Day and Boxing Day in NSW in 2026?
Christmas Day is Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day is Saturday 26 December 2026, and there is an additional public holiday for Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026.
Is the NSW Bank Holiday a normal public holiday?
No. The NSW Bank Holiday applies to banks and certain financial institutions, but it is not a declared public holiday for all workers.
Official NSW 2026 public holiday sources
For the latest updates, always confirm dates with official government and workplace relations sources.
Need more NSW holiday dates?
View the main NSW public holidays page for current and upcoming New South Wales public holiday dates.