Quick answer
Labour Day is on a different date in different states. In 2027 it is Monday 1 March in WA, Monday 8 March in Victoria and Tasmania (where Tasmania calls it Eight Hours Day), Monday 3 May in Queensland and the Northern Territory (where the NT calls it May Day), and Monday 4 October in NSW, South Australia and the ACT.
When is Labour Day in each state in 2027?
| State | Holiday name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Labour Day | Mon 4 Oct 2027 |
| Victoria | Labour Day | Mon 8 Mar 2027 |
| Queensland | Labour Day | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Western Australia | Labour Day | Mon 1 Mar 2027 |
| South Australia | Labour Day | Mon 4 Oct 2027 |
| Tasmania | Eight Hours Day | Mon 8 Mar 2027 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Labour Day | Mon 4 Oct 2027 |
| Northern Territory | May Day | Mon 3 May 2027 |
Why is Labour Day on different dates?
Each state and territory chose its own date for the holiday. NSW, SA and ACT hold it in October, which creates the October long weekend, while the others hold it in March or May.
Which Labour Day gives a long weekend?
All of them fall on a Monday, so each state has a long weekend of three days. See the March, October and all long weekends pages.
Frequently asked questions
When is Labour Day in NSW in 2027?
Mon 4 Oct 2027.
When is Labour Day in Victoria in 2027?
Mon 8 Mar 2027.
When is Labour Day in Queensland in 2027?
Mon 3 May 2027.
When is Labour Day in Western Australia in 2027?
Mon 1 Mar 2027.
Does Tasmania have Labour Day?
Tasmania's equivalent is Eight Hours Day, on Mon 8 Mar 2027.
More dates
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