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NSW Public Holidays 2027
View 2027 public holidays for New South Wales, including Sydney and regional NSW.
View Australian public holidays for 2027, including national holidays, state holidays, regional holidays, long weekends and links to each state and territory calendar.
Choose your state or territory to see the next public holiday in the current data set. This is useful if you are planning annual leave, school breaks, rosters, travel or long weekends in 2027.
Choose your state or territory to see the next public holiday in the current data set.
Quick answer: In 2027, major Australian public holidays include New Year’s Day on Friday 1 January, Australia Day on Tuesday 26 January, Good Friday on Friday 26 March, Easter Monday on Monday 29 March, Anzac Day on Sunday 25 April, Christmas Day on Saturday 25 December and Boxing Day on Sunday 26 December.
These are some of the key 2027 dates that many Australians look for when planning work, travel and long weekends.
Australia Day falls on Tuesday 26 January 2027.
Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday is 29 March 2027.
Anzac Day falls on Sunday 25 April 2027, with Monday holiday arrangements in several states and territories.
Christmas Day falls on Saturday 25 December and Boxing Day falls on Sunday 26 December 2027.
This table lists Australian public holidays for 2027 across national, state and territory calendars. Click any holiday name to learn more about that public holiday.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year’s Day | National |
| 6 Jan | Wed | Devonport Cup | TAS |
| 26 Jan | Tue | Australia Day | National |
| 8 Feb | Mon | Royal Hobart Regatta | TAS |
| 24 Feb | Wed | Launceston Cup | TAS |
| 1 Mar | Mon | Labour Day | WA |
| 2 Mar | Tue | King Island Show | TAS |
| 8 Mar | Mon | Labour Day | VIC |
| 8 Mar | Mon | Canberra Day | ACT |
| 8 Mar | Mon | Adelaide Cup Day | SA |
| 8 Mar | Mon | Eight Hours Day | TAS |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| 27 Mar | Sat | Day following Good Friday | National except TAS & WA |
| 28 Mar | Sun | Easter Sunday | National except TAS |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| 30 Mar | Tue | Easter Tuesday * | TAS |
| 25 Apr | Sun | Anzac Day | National |
| 26 Apr | Mon | Anzac Day Holiday | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD & WA |
| 3 May | Mon | Labour Day | QLD |
| 3 May | Mon | May Day | NT |
| 7 May | Fri | AGFEST | TAS |
| 31 May | Mon | Reconciliation Day | ACT |
| 7 Jun | Mon | Western Australia Day | WA |
| 14 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday | National except QLD & WA |
| 2 Jul | Fri | Alice Springs Show Day | NT |
| 9 Jul | Fri | Tennant Creek Show Day | NT |
| 16 Jul | Fri | Katherine Show Day | NT |
| 23 Jul | Fri | Darwin Show Day | NT |
| 2 Aug | Mon | Picnic Day | NT |
| 11 Aug | Wed | Ekka Wednesday * | QLD |
| 13 Aug | Fri | Borroloola Show Day | NT |
| TBA | TBA | AFL Grand Final Friday | VIC |
| 27 Sep | Mon | King’s Birthday | WA |
| 1 Oct | Fri | Burnie Show | TAS |
| 4 Oct | Mon | Labour Day | ACT, NSW & SA |
| 4 Oct | Mon | King’s Birthday | QLD |
| 7 Oct | Thu | Royal Launceston Show | TAS |
| 15 Oct | Fri | Flinders Island Show | TAS |
| 21 Oct | Thu | Royal Hobart Show | TAS |
| 1 Nov | Mon | Recreation Day | TAS |
| 2 Nov | Tue | Melbourne Cup Day * | VIC |
| 26 Nov | Fri | Devonport Show | TAS |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Christmas Eve * | NT, QLD & SA |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec | Sun | Boxing Day | National except SA |
| 26 Dec | Sun | Proclamation Day | SA |
| 27 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day Holiday | National |
| 28 Dec | Tue | Boxing Day Holiday | National except SA |
| 28 Dec | Tue | Proclamation Day Holiday | SA |
| 31 Dec | Fri | New Year’s Eve * | NT & SA |
Public holiday dates can vary by state, territory and region. Choose your location below to view the relevant 2027 public holiday calendar.
View 2027 public holidays for New South Wales, including Sydney and regional NSW.
View Victorian 2027 public holidays including Melbourne Cup Day and AFL Grand Final Friday.
View Queensland 2027 public holidays including Labour Day, Ekka Wednesday and Christmas Eve.
View Western Australia 2027 public holidays including Labour Day, WA Day and King’s Birthday.
View South Australia 2027 public holidays including Adelaide Cup Day and Proclamation Day.
View Tasmania 2027 public holidays including Eight Hours Day, show holidays and regional dates.
View ACT 2027 public holidays including Canberra Day and Reconciliation Day.
View Northern Territory 2027 public holidays including May Day, Picnic Day and regional show days.
Public holidays are useful for planning annual leave, family trips, staff rosters, school holiday activities and long weekends. Always check your state or territory page before making final arrangements, especially where regional holidays or part-day holidays may apply.
Several 2027 public holidays fall close to weekends, which can be useful for planning annual leave.
Easter, Christmas and school holiday periods often book out early across popular Australian destinations.
Businesses should confirm public holiday obligations based on their state, award, agreement and trading requirements.
Show days and local holidays may only apply in certain cities, towns or local government areas.
Quick answers for people searching for Australian public holidays in 2027.
Australia Day falls on Tuesday 26 January 2027.
Good Friday is Friday 26 March 2027 and Easter Monday is Monday 29 March 2027. Easter Sunday falls on Sunday 28 March 2027.
Anzac Day falls on Sunday 25 April 2027. Several states and territories also observe a Monday public holiday on 26 April 2027.
Christmas Day falls on Saturday 25 December 2027. Boxing Day falls on Sunday 26 December 2027, with additional weekday public holidays on Monday 27 December and Tuesday 28 December in many states and territories.
No. Some 2027 holidays are national, while others only apply in certain states, territories or regions. Use the state and territory links on this page to check the relevant calendar for your location.
The national 2027 calendar is a helpful starting point, but the most accurate public holiday information depends on your state, territory or region.
