Quick answer
Western Australia has 10 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 7 long weekends, and the first is Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 for New Year's Day.
What are the public holidays in WA in 2027?
| Date | Holiday | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | Statewide |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day | Statewide |
| Mon 1 Mar 2027 | Labour Day | Statewide |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday | 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 7 Jun 2027 | Western Australia Day | Statewide |
| Mon 27 Sep 2027 | King's Birthday (some regional areas hold it on a different date) | 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 |
When is the King's Birthday in WA?
Western Australia holds the King's Birthday on Monday 27 September 2027, although some regional areas hold it on a different date. WA Day is Monday 7 June 2027 and Labour Day is Monday 1 March 2027.
Which WA 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 WA in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Sat 27 Feb – Mon 1 Mar 2027 (3 days): Labour Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 24 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027 (3 days): Anzac Day, Additional public holiday for Anzac Day
- Sat 5 Jun – Mon 7 Jun 2027 (3 days): Western Australia Day
- Sat 25 Sep – Mon 27 Sep 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- 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 WA 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
- King's Birthday: Mon 27 Sep 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 WA school holidays and term dates for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in WA?
No. Western Australia does not list the Saturday of the Easter weekend (Sat 27 Mar 2027) as a statewide public holiday. Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) and Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) are public holidays.
Is Anzac Day a public holiday in WA 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 WA in 2027?
Mon 1 Mar 2027.
When is the King's Birthday in WA in 2027?
Mon 27 Sep 2027 (some regional areas hold it on a different date).
When is Boxing Day in WA in 2027?
Boxing Day on Sun 26 Dec 2027; Additional public holiday for Boxing Day on Tue 28 Dec 2027.
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