Australia Public Holidays 2027
Seven public holidays are observed across every Australian state and territory in 2027. Christmas Day (Dec 25, Saturday) and Boxing Day (Dec 26, Sunday) fall on the weekend, so substitute holidays are taken on Monday Dec 27 and Tuesday Dec 28.
National holidays
7
States & territories
8
Longest break
Christmas · 4 days
Substitute days
Christmas → Dec 27–28
2027 Australia calendar
01January
02February
03March
04April
05May
06June
07July
08August
09September
10October
11November
12December
Australia public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 26, 2027 | Tuesday | Australia DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2027 | Sunday | Anzac DayAnzac Day falls on a Sunday in 2027. Substitution varies by state — several observe a public holiday on Monday Apr 26, while others keep it on April 25.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (observed)Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday is observed on Monday Dec 27.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Sunday, so the public holiday is observed on Tuesday Dec 28.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
Australia long weekends in 2027
New Year
3 daysJan 1 – 3
New Year's Day falls on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend.
Easter
4 daysMar 26 – 29
Good Friday and Easter Monday bracket the weekend — four days off.
Christmas
4 daysDec 25 – 28
The Christmas weekend plus the Monday and Tuesday substitutes — four days in a row.
National vs state: how Australian public holidays work
Australia has no federal public holiday act — each state and territory declares its own holidays. In practice seven dates are observed everywhere: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
When a fixed-date holiday such as Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend, an extra public holiday is added on the following Monday (or Tuesday). In 2027 both fall on the weekend, so substitutes are taken on Dec 27 and Dec 28. Anzac Day substitution, by contrast, varies by state.
State & territory holidays: King's Birthday, Labour Day and more
King's Birthday is a public holiday in most states on the second Monday of June (Jun 14, 2027), but Queensland observes it in October and Western Australia in late September/October. Labour Day dates differ widely — March in Victoria and Tasmania, May in Queensland, October in NSW, SA and the ACT.
Other state-specific days include Easter Saturday (most states but not Tasmania or WA), Easter Sunday (in some states), and local events such as Melbourne Cup Day (Victoria), Adelaide Cup, Canberra Day, Picnic Day (NT) and WA Day. Always check the calendar for the state where you live or work.
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Official sources & data
- Public holidaysVisit sourceFair Work Ombudsman
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?+
Seven public holidays are observed in every Australian state and territory in 2027. Each state adds its own — such as King's Birthday and Labour Day — so most states have around 10 to 13 public holidays in total.
Why are there holidays on December 27 and 28 in 2027?+
Christmas Day (Dec 25) is a Saturday and Boxing Day (Dec 26) is a Sunday in 2027. When public holidays fall on a weekend, extra weekdays are granted, so the substitutes are Monday Dec 27 (for Christmas) and Tuesday Dec 28 (for Boxing Day).
When is Anzac Day 2027 and is there a substitute?+
Anzac Day is Sunday April 25, 2027. Substitution varies by state — several states observe a public holiday on Monday April 26, while others keep the commemoration on April 25 without an extra day off. Check your state's official calendar.
Is King's Birthday the same date across Australia?+
No. Most states observe King's Birthday on the second Monday of June (June 14, 2027), but Queensland holds it in October and Western Australia in late September or October. It is one of the biggest differences between state calendars.
What are the long weekends in Australia in 2027?+
Nationally, Easter (Mar 26–29) and Christmas (Dec 25–28) are both four-day breaks, and New Year's Day (Jan 1, Friday) gives a three-day weekend. Additional long weekends from King's Birthday and Labour Day depend on your state.
