Quick answer
New South Wales has 9 statewide public holidays on weekdays in 2027, from New Year's Day on Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Additional public holiday for Boxing Day on Tue 28 Dec. There are 6 long weekends, and the first is Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 for New Year's Day.
What are the public holidays in NSW in 2027?
| Date | Holiday | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | Statewide |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day | Statewide |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday | Statewide |
| Sat 27 Mar 2027 (weekend) | Easter Saturday | Statewide |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 (weekend) | Easter Sunday | Statewide |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday | Statewide |
| Sun 25 Apr 2027 (weekend) | Anzac Day | Statewide |
| Mon 26 Apr 2027 | Additional public holiday for Anzac Day | Statewide |
| Mon 14 Jun 2027 | King's Birthday | Statewide |
| Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Labour Day | Statewide |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 (weekend) | Christmas Day | Statewide |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 (weekend) | Boxing Day | Statewide |
| Mon 27 Dec 2027 | Additional public holiday for Christmas Day | Statewide |
| Tue 28 Dec 2027 | Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | Statewide |
Is there an extra holiday for Anzac Day in NSW in 2027?
Anzac Day falls on a Sunday in 2027, so New South Wales adds an extra public holiday on Monday 26 April 2027. Christmas Day and Boxing Day also fall on a weekend, so Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December are additional public holidays.
Which NSW public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Anzac Day falls on Sun 25 Apr 2027; Christmas Day falls on Sat 25 Dec 2027; Boxing Day falls on Sun 26 Dec 2027. Mon 26 Apr 2027 is an additional public holiday for Anzac Day. Mon 27 Dec 2027 is an additional public holiday for Christmas Day. Tue 28 Dec 2027 is an additional public holiday for Boxing Day.
When are the long weekends in NSW in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 24 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027 (3 days): Anzac Day, Additional public holiday for Anzac Day
- Sat 12 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 2 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027 (3 days): Labour Day
- Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Boxing Day
Ways to stretch them with leave:
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day).
See the long weekends in every state.
Do any NSW public holidays fall in the school holidays?
These weekday public holidays fall in the school holidays, so students already have the day off:
- New Year's Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Australia Day: Tue 26 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Additional public holiday for Anzac Day: Mon 26 Apr 2027, in the autumn holidays
- Labour Day: Mon 4 Oct 2027, in the spring holidays
- Additional public holiday for Christmas Day: Mon 27 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
- Additional public holiday for Boxing Day: Tue 28 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
See the full NSW school holidays and term dates for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in NSW?
Yes. In New South Wales the Saturday of the Easter weekend, Sat 27 Mar 2027, is a public holiday (Easter Saturday).
Is Anzac Day a public holiday in NSW in 2027?
Yes. Anzac Day on Sun 25 Apr 2027; Additional public holiday for Anzac Day on Mon 26 Apr 2027. Anzac Day falls on a Sunday in 2027.
When is Labour Day in NSW in 2027?
Mon 4 Oct 2027.
When is the King's Birthday in NSW in 2027?
Mon 14 Jun 2027.
When is Boxing Day in NSW in 2027?
Boxing Day on Sun 26 Dec 2027; Additional public holiday for Boxing Day on Tue 28 Dec 2027.
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