Quick answer
8 of 8 states and territories have a long weekend in March 2027. WA: Sat 27 Feb – Mon 1 Mar 2027 (Labour Day). VIC: Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 (Labour Day). SA: Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 (Adelaide Cup Day).
Which states have a March long weekend in 2027?
March has Labour Day or its equivalent in several states, and Easter in 2027 begins on Friday 26 March.
| State | Dates | Days | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 4 | Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| Victoria | Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 | 3 | Labour Day |
| Victoria | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 4 | Good Friday, Saturday before Easter Sunday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| Queensland | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 4 | Good Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| Western Australia | Sat 27 Feb – Mon 1 Mar 2027 | 3 | Labour Day |
| Western Australia | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 4 | Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| South Australia | Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 | 3 | Adelaide Cup Day |
| South Australia | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 4 | Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| Tasmania | Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 | 3 | Eight Hours Day |
| Tasmania | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 4 | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| Australian Capital Territory | Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 | 3 | Canberra Day |
| Australian Capital Territory | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 4 | Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| Northern Territory | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 4 | Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
What if my state has no March long weekend?
Every state has a long weekend this month.
Frequently asked questions
Is the March long weekend the same date in every state?
It depends on the state; see the table above.
How can I stretch the March long weekend?
See the leave tips for your state on the long weekends page.
More dates
All long weekends 2027 · Public holidays 2027 · School holidays 2027
See also: Labour Day dates by state.