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NSW Public Holidays 2028
View 2028 public holidays for New South Wales, including Sydney and regional NSW.
View Australian public holidays for 2028, 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 2028.
Choose your state or territory to see the next public holiday in the current data set.
Quick answer: In 2028, major Australian public holidays include New Year’s Day on Saturday 1 January with an additional public holiday on Monday 3 January, Australia Day on Wednesday 26 January, Good Friday on Friday 14 April, Easter Monday on Monday 17 April, Anzac Day on Tuesday 25 April, Christmas Day on Monday 25 December and Boxing Day on Tuesday 26 December.
These are some of the key 2028 dates that many Australians search for when checking work breaks, travel plans and long weekends.
New Year’s Day falls on Saturday 1 January, with an additional public holiday on Monday 3 January 2028.
Good Friday is 14 April and Easter Monday is 17 April 2028.
Anzac Day falls on Tuesday 25 April 2028.
Christmas Day falls on Monday 25 December and Boxing Day falls on Tuesday 26 December 2028.
This table lists Australian public holidays for 2028 across national, state and territory calendars. Click any holiday name to learn more about that public holiday.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sat | New Year’s Day | National |
| 3 Jan | Mon | New Year’s Day Holiday | National |
| 5 Jan | Wed | Devonport Cup | TAS |
| 26 Jan | Wed | Australia Day | National |
| 14 Feb | Mon | Royal Hobart Regatta | TAS |
| 23 Feb | Wed | Launceston Cup | TAS |
| 6 Mar | Mon | Labour Day | WA |
| 7 Mar | Tue | King Island Show | TAS |
| 13 Mar | Mon | Labour Day | VIC |
| 13 Mar | Mon | Canberra Day | ACT |
| 13 Mar | Mon | Adelaide Cup Day | SA |
| 13 Mar | Mon | Eight Hours Day | TAS |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| 15 Apr | Sat | Day following Good Friday | National except TAS & WA |
| 16 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | National except TAS |
| 17 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| 18 Apr | Tue | Easter Tuesday * | TAS |
| 25 Apr | Tue | Anzac Day | National |
| 1 May | Mon | Labour Day | QLD |
| 1 May | Mon | May Day | NT |
| 5 May | Fri | AGFEST | TAS |
| 29 May | Mon | Reconciliation Day | ACT |
| 5 Jun | Mon | Western Australia Day | WA |
| 12 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday | National except QLD & WA |
| TBA | TBA | Alice Springs Show Day | NT |
| TBA | TBA | Tennant Creek Show Day | NT |
| TBA | TBA | Katherine Show Day | NT |
| TBA | TBA | Darwin Show Day | NT |
| 7 Aug | Mon | Picnic Day | NT |
| 16 Aug | Wed | Ekka Wednesday * | QLD |
| TBA | TBA | Borroloola Show Day | NT |
| TBA | TBA | AFL Grand Final Friday | VIC |
| 2 Oct | Mon | Labour Day | ACT, NSW & SA |
| 2 Oct | Mon | King’s Birthday | QLD & WA |
| 6 Oct | Fri | Burnie Show | TAS |
| 12 Oct | Thu | Royal Launceston Show | TAS |
| 20 Oct | Fri | Flinders Island Show | TAS |
| 26 Oct | Thu | Royal Hobart Show | TAS |
| 6 Nov | Mon | Recreation Day | TAS |
| 7 Nov | Tue | Melbourne Cup Day * | VIC |
| 1 Dec | Fri | Devonport Show | TAS |
| 24 Dec | Sun | Christmas Eve * | NT, QLD & SA |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec | Tue | Boxing Day | National except SA |
| 26 Dec | Tue | Proclamation Day | SA |
| 31 Dec | Sun | New Year’s Eve * | NT & SA |
Public holiday dates can vary by state, territory and region. Choose your location below to view the relevant 2028 public holiday calendar.
View 2028 public holidays for New South Wales, including Sydney and regional NSW.
View Victorian 2028 public holidays including Melbourne Cup Day and AFL Grand Final Friday.
View Queensland 2028 public holidays including Labour Day, Ekka Wednesday and Christmas Eve.
View Western Australia 2028 public holidays including Labour Day, WA Day and King’s Birthday.
View South Australia 2028 public holidays including Adelaide Cup Day and Proclamation Day.
View Tasmania 2028 public holidays including Eight Hours Day, show holidays and regional dates.
View ACT 2028 public holidays including Canberra Day and Reconciliation Day.
View Northern Territory 2028 public holidays including May Day, Picnic Day and regional show day updates.
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.
New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday in 2028, creating an additional Monday public holiday.
Easter, Christmas and school holiday periods are often busy 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 2028.
New Year’s Day falls on Saturday 1 January 2028, with an additional public holiday on Monday 3 January 2028.
Australia Day falls on Wednesday 26 January 2028.
Good Friday is Friday 14 April 2028 and Easter Monday is Monday 17 April 2028. Easter Sunday falls on Sunday 16 April 2028.
Anzac Day falls on Tuesday 25 April 2028.
Christmas Day falls on Monday 25 December 2028 and Boxing Day falls on Tuesday 26 December 2028.
No. Some 2028 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 2028 calendar is a helpful starting point, but the most accurate public holiday information depends on your state, territory or region.
