Quick answer
Public holidays in 2027 differ by state. Every state has New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, but Labour Day, King's Birthday and local holidays fall on different dates. Australian Capital Territory has the most weekday public holidays (11) and Tasmania has the fewest (8).
What are the main public holidays in 2027 in each state?
| Holiday | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri 1 Jan | Fri 1 Jan | Fri 1 Jan | Fri 1 Jan | Fri 1 Jan | Fri 1 Jan | Fri 1 Jan | Fri 1 Jan |
| Australia Day | Tue 26 Jan | Tue 26 Jan | Tue 26 Jan | Tue 26 Jan | Tue 26 Jan | Tue 26 Jan | Tue 26 Jan | Tue 26 Jan |
| Good Friday | Fri 26 Mar | Fri 26 Mar | Fri 26 Mar | Fri 26 Mar | Fri 26 Mar | Fri 26 Mar | Fri 26 Mar | Fri 26 Mar |
| Easter Monday | Mon 29 Mar | Mon 29 Mar | Mon 29 Mar | Mon 29 Mar | Mon 29 Mar | Mon 29 Mar | Mon 29 Mar | Mon 29 Mar |
| Anzac Day | Sun 25 Apr* | Sun 25 Apr* | Mon 26 Apr | Sun 25 Apr* | Sun 25 Apr* | Sun 25 Apr* | Mon 26 Apr | Mon 26 Apr |
| King's Birthday | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 4 Oct | Mon 27 Sep | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 14 Jun |
| Labour Day (or equivalent) | Mon 4 Oct | Mon 8 Mar | Mon 3 May | Mon 1 Mar | Mon 4 Oct | Mon 8 Mar | Mon 4 Oct | Mon 3 May |
| Christmas Day | Sat 25 Dec* | Sat 25 Dec* | Sat 25 Dec* | Sat 25 Dec* | Sat 25 Dec* | Sat 25 Dec* | Sat 25 Dec* | Sat 25 Dec* |
| Boxing Day | Sun 26 Dec* | Sun 26 Dec* | Sun 26 Dec* | Sun 26 Dec* | Sun 26 Dec* | Tue 28 Dec | Sun 26 Dec* | Sun 26 Dec* |
\* The date falls on a weekend. When Christmas Day, Boxing Day or Anzac Day fall on a weekend, some states add extra weekday holidays, so open your state for the days you actually get off: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT.
Which public holidays only some states have?
- New South Wales: no extra statewide holidays beyond the main set
- Victoria: Melbourne Cup
- Queensland: no extra statewide holidays beyond the main set
- Western Australia: Western Australia Day
- South Australia: Adelaide Cup Day
- Tasmania: no extra statewide holidays beyond the main set
- Australian Capital Territory: Canberra Day, Reconciliation Day
- Northern Territory: Picnic Day
Is today a public holiday?
Use the is today a public holiday tool to check your state, or see the pages for Easter, Anzac Day, Labour Day, Australia Day, Melbourne Cup and Christmas and New Year.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?
It depends on the state. The count of weekday statewide public holidays ranges from 8 to 11.
Are public holidays the same in every state?
No. Each state and territory sets its own list, and some holidays apply only to certain areas or part of a day.
When are the long weekends in 2027?
See the long weekends page for every state, with leave tips.
Do public holidays fall in the school holidays?
Some do. Each state school holidays page shows where the public holidays fall in the school year.
See also: the 2027 Australia calendar, Christmas and New Year, daylight saving and the June long weekend.
Looking further ahead? See the confirmed public holidays for 2028.
Browse every special day, from Easter to Melbourne Cup.