Western Australia Public Holidays 2026
See the full list of Western Australia public holidays for 2026, including Labour Day, Easter, Anzac Day, Western Australia Day, King’s Birthday, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Quick answer
Western Australia has a different public holiday rhythm from the eastern states, with Labour Day in March, Western Australia Day in June and the King’s Birthday public holiday in September.
Use the table below to check the main WA 2026 public holiday calendar.
Last reviewed: 18 June 2026.
Key 2026 notes
- Western Australia has an additional public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 because Anzac Day falls on a Saturday.
- The King’s Birthday public holiday in WA is held in September rather than June.
- Some regional areas may observe alternate local public holidays, so always check the official source for local arrangements.
Best planning windows
The strongest Western Australia annual leave planning periods in 2026 are Labour Day, Easter, the Anzac Day long weekend, Western Australia Day, King’s Birthday and Christmas.
WA has several useful Monday public holidays that can help create long weekends with no annual leave required.
Western Australia public holiday dates 2026
This table lists the main Western Australia public holidays for 2026. Regional and limited-application holidays should be confirmed with the official WA source.
| Date | Public holiday | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | New Year’s Day | Statewide |
| Monday 26 January 2026 | Australia Day | Statewide |
| Monday 2 March 2026 | Labour Day | Statewide |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | Good Friday | Statewide |
| Sunday 5 April 2026 | Easter Sunday | Statewide |
| Monday 6 April 2026 | Easter Monday | Statewide |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | Anzac Day | Statewide |
| Monday 27 April 2026 | Additional public holiday for Anzac Day | Statewide |
| Monday 1 June 2026 | Western Australia Day | Statewide |
| Monday 28 September 2026 | King’s Birthday | Statewide |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Statewide |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Boxing Day | Statewide |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | Statewide |
WA 2026 public holidays by month
This month-by-month summary helps with annual leave planning, school holiday planning, travel, business closures and long weekend decisions.
January 2026
New Year’s Day and Australia Day.
February 2026
No Western Australia public holidays listed.
March 2026
Labour Day on Monday 2 March.
April 2026
Easter public holidays, Anzac Day and the additional Anzac Day public holiday.
May 2026
No Western Australia public holidays listed.
June 2026
Western Australia Day on Monday 1 June.
July 2026
No Western Australia public holidays listed.
August 2026
No Western Australia public holidays listed.
September 2026
King’s Birthday on Monday 28 September.
October 2026
No Western Australia public holidays listed.
November 2026
No Western Australia public holidays listed.
December 2026
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the additional Boxing Day public holiday.
Best annual leave opportunities in Western Australia 2026
These are the main Western Australia public holiday periods that are most useful for creating long weekends or longer annual leave blocks.
Australia Day long weekend
Australia Day falls on Monday 26 January 2026, creating a three-day weekend for many WA workers.
Labour Day weekend
Labour Day falls on Monday 2 March 2026, creating one of Western Australia’s key early-year long weekends.
Easter and Anzac Day period
Easter runs from Good Friday 3 April to Easter Monday 6 April 2026. Later in April, Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April, with an additional public holiday on Monday 27 April.
Western Australia Day weekend
Western Australia Day falls on Monday 1 June 2026, giving many WA workers a useful mid-year long weekend.
King’s Birthday weekend
King’s Birthday falls on Monday 28 September 2026 in Western Australia, creating a spring long weekend.
Christmas and Boxing Day
Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December, and Monday 28 December is an additional Boxing Day public holiday.
Best public holiday periods for planning leave
For most Western Australia households, the best 2026 planning windows are Labour Day, Easter, Anzac Day, Western Australia Day, King’s Birthday and the Christmas period.
Easter is especially useful because Good Friday and Easter Monday create a four-day break before any annual leave is added.
WA also has a useful late-September King’s Birthday long weekend, unlike several eastern states where the King’s Birthday public holiday is held in June.
Important accuracy note
Public holiday rules can differ by state, region, industry and employment arrangement. Western Australia may also have local or regional public holiday arrangements that need to be checked separately.
For payroll, penalty rates, trading hours or workplace entitlements, confirm the details with the official Western Australia source and your award or agreement.
WA public holidays by year
Use these Western Australia year pages to plan ahead. These links give visitors a clear pathway from the 2026 page to future public holiday calendars.
Useful planning tools
These related Australian planning sites can help you turn the WA public holiday calendar into practical family, school and annual leave plans.
Related WA and Australian public holiday pages
Use these related pages for public holiday planning across Western Australia and the rest of Australia.
- WA public holidays hub
- Australian public holidays 2026
- Australian public holidays 2027
- Easter public holidays
- Anzac Day
- King’s Birthday
- Labour Day
- Christmas public holidays
- Boxing Day public holiday
- Long weekends
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Official WA 2026 public holiday sources
For payroll, penalty rates, trading hours, award coverage or workplace closure decisions, always confirm dates with official government and workplace relations sources.
Western Australia public holidays 2026 FAQs
When are the Western Australia public holidays in 2026?
The Western Australia public holidays in 2026 include New Year’s Day on 1 January, Australia Day on 26 January, Labour Day on 2 March, Easter public holidays in April, Anzac Day on 25 April, the additional Anzac Day public holiday on 27 April, Western Australia Day on 1 June, King’s Birthday on 28 September, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the additional Boxing Day public holiday.
Does Western Australia have a Monday public holiday for Anzac Day in 2026?
Yes. Western Australia has an additional public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 because Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026.
When is Labour Day in Western Australia in 2026?
Labour Day falls on Monday 2 March 2026 in Western Australia.
When is Western Australia Day in 2026?
Western Australia Day falls on Monday 1 June 2026.
When is the King’s Birthday public holiday in WA in 2026?
The King’s Birthday public holiday in Western Australia falls on Monday 28 September 2026.
How should I use the Western Australia 2026 public holidays for annual leave planning?
Use Labour Day, Easter, the Anzac Day long weekend, Western Australia Day, King’s Birthday and the Christmas period to identify possible long weekends or annual leave blocks. Confirm your workplace arrangements before booking leave.
Where can I find WA public holidays for 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030?
Use the WA public holidays by year section on this page to open the Western Australia 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 public holiday pages.