Quick answer
Easter Sunday is Sun 28 Mar 2027. Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar) and Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar) are public holidays in every state and territory. Easter Saturday, or the equivalent day, is a public holiday in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT and NT. It is not a public holiday in WA and TAS.
Which Easter days are public holidays in each state?
| State | Fri 26 Mar | Sat 27 Mar | Sun 28 Mar | Mon 29 Mar | Tue 30 Mar | School term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | — | Term 1 |
| Victoria | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | — | Autumn holidays |
| Queensland | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | — | Autumn holidays |
| Western Australia | Holiday | — | Holiday | Holiday | — | Term 1 |
| South Australia | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | — | Term 1 |
| Tasmania | Holiday | — | — | Holiday | — | Term 1 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | — | Term 1 |
| Northern Territory | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | Holiday | — | Term 1 |
"School term" shows where Good Friday and Easter Monday fall in the school year.
Is Easter Saturday a public holiday?
It is in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT and NT. In Queensland it is called the day after Good Friday, and in Victoria the Saturday before Easter Sunday. WA and TAS do not have a statewide public holiday on the Saturday.
Is Easter Sunday a public holiday?
It is in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT and NT. Tasmania does not list it.
Is Easter Monday a public holiday?
Yes, in every state and territory. Tasmania also lists Easter Tuesday, Tue 30 Mar, but it generally applies to the public service only.
Are the Easter school holidays at the same time?
Not in every state. In 2027 Victoria and Queensland start the autumn school holidays on Friday 26 March, while other states are still in Term 1 over Easter. See the April school holidays page.
How many days until Good Friday?
Counting down...
The countdown runs to Good Friday, the start of the Easter long weekend.
Frequently asked questions
When is Good Friday in 2027?
Fri 26 Mar 2027.
How long is the Easter long weekend in 2027?
Four days in most states, from Fri 26 Mar to Mon 29 Mar. See the long weekends page.
When is Anzac Day in 2027?
Sunday 25 April. See the Anzac Day page.
More dates
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