Australia Public Holidays 2027
Each Australian state and territory sets its own public holidays. Seven are national; the rest (Labour Day, King’s Birthday, show days and cup days) vary by state.
New South Wales
14 public holidays · 252 working days
Victoria
14 public holidays · 252 working days
Queensland
13 public holidays · 252 working days
Western Australia
14 public holidays · 251 working days
South Australia
14 public holidays · 252 working days
Tasmania
10 public holidays · 253 working days
Australian Capital Territory
16 public holidays · 250 working days
Northern Territory
14 public holidays · 251 working days
2027 public holidays by state and territory
✓ = a public holiday there. Where the local name differs, it is shown instead. R = regional only, P = part day, O = optional, L = limited (e.g. public service only).
| Date | Holiday | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 January | New Year’s Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tue 26 January | Australia Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 8 February | Royal Hobart Regatta | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ R | · | · |
| Mon 1 March | Labour Day | · | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · |
| Mon 8 March | Labour Day | · | ✓ | · | · | Adelaide Cup Day | Eight Hours Day | Canberra Day | · |
| Fri 26 March | Good Friday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sat 27 March | Easter Saturday | ✓ | Saturday before Easter Sunday | The day after Good Friday | · | ✓ | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sun 28 March | Easter Sunday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 29 March | Easter Monday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tue 30 March | Easter Tuesday | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ L | · | · |
| Sun 25 April | Anzac Day | ✓ | ✓ | · | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Mon 26 April | Additional public holiday for Anzac Day | ✓ | · | Anzac Day | ✓ | · | · | ✓ | Anzac Day |
| Mon 3 May | Labour Day | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · | May Day |
| Mon 31 May | Reconciliation Day | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ | · |
| Mon 7 June | Western Australia Day | · | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · |
| Mon 14 June | King’s Birthday | ✓ | ✓ | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 2 August | Picnic Day | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ |
| Wed 11 August | Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) | · | · | ✓ R | · | · | · | · | · |
| Mon 27 September | King’s Birthday | · | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · |
| Mon 4 October | Labour Day | ✓ | · | King’s Birthday | · | ✓ | · | ✓ | · |
| Thu 21 October | Royal Hobart Show | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ R | · | · |
| Mon 1 November | Recreation Day | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ R | · | · |
| Tue 2 November | Melbourne Cup | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Fri 24 December | Christmas Eve | · | · | ✓ P | · | ✓ P | · | · | ✓ P |
| Sat 25 December | Christmas Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sun 26 December | Boxing Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Proclamation Day | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon 27 December | Additional public holiday for Christmas Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tue 28 December | Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day | Boxing Day | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fri 31 December | New Year’s Eve | · | · | · | · | ✓ P | · | · | ✓ P |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2027?
It depends where you are. New South Wales has 14; Victoria has 14; Queensland has 13; Western Australia has 14; South Australia has 14; Tasmania has 10; Australian Capital Territory has 16; Northern Territory has 14.
Which public holidays apply everywhere in Australia in 2027?
New Year’s Day (1 January 2027), Australia Day (26 January 2027), Good Friday (26 March 2027), Easter Monday (29 March 2027), Christmas Day (25 December 2027), Additional public holiday for Christmas Day (27 December 2027), Additional public holiday for Boxing Day (28 December 2027).
Where are the most public holidays in Australia in 2027?
Australian Capital Territory, with 16. Tasmania has the fewest, with 10.
Also see Australia public holidays 2026 or public holidays in other countries.
Sources
- Fair Work Ombudsman: 2026 public holidays
- Fair Work Ombudsman: 2027 public holidays
- NSW Government: Public holidays
Dates checked against these official sources on 6 November 2026. Your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.