Public Holidays 2027 (and the Rest of 2026)
Every public holiday for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027 in each state and territory, with the long weekends worked out for you.
Long weekends
Public holidays
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Past dates are hidden automatically. Regional holidays apply only in part of a state, and part-day holidays (such as Christmas Eve from 7pm in SA and the NT) only affect hours worked in that time. Victoria's AFL Grand Final Friday for 2027 hasn't been set yet.
Printed from ClearCalc (clearcalc.com.au/public-holidays-2027/). Estimates only, not financial advice.
Public holidays in 2027
Every state and territory shares the national holidays: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Each also has its own days, such as Labour Day (on different dates in every state), Western Australia Day, Canberra Day, Reconciliation Day in the ACT, Adelaide Cup Day, May Day and Picnic Day in the NT, and Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria.
What's different about 2027
- Easter is early: Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday is 29 March 2027.
- Anzac Day falls on a Sunday. NSW, WA and the ACT add a holiday on Monday 26 April, while Queensland and the NT move the holiday to the Monday. Victoria, SA and Tasmania don't get an extra day.
- Christmas Day is a Saturday and Boxing Day a Sunday, so most states have holidays on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December, making a four-day weekend.
- Victoria's AFL Grand Final Friday depends on the AFL fixture and hadn't been announced at the time of writing.
Rest of 2026
Victorians get Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Christmas Day is a Friday and Boxing Day a Saturday, so every state has an extra holiday on Monday 28 December. In SA and the NT, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are part-day holidays from 7pm to midnight, and Queensland has a part-day holiday from 6pm on Christmas Eve. Some regional holidays, such as Tasmania's Recreation Day and show days, apply only in part of a state.
Working on a public holiday
If you work on a public holiday, your award or agreement usually pays penalty rates, often 225% to 250% of your base rate. Use the penalty rates calculator to work out your pay, or the days between dates calculator to count business days around the holidays. Taking leave? Our annual leave calculator shows how much you have built up.
Sources: NSW Government – Public holidays, Business Victoria – 2027 public holidays, Queensland Government – Public holidays, NT Government – Public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Is Easter Sunday a public holiday?
In 2027, Easter Sunday is a public holiday in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, SA, the ACT and the NT. It isn't a public holiday in Tasmania.
Do we get a day off when Anzac Day is on a Sunday?
It depends on the state. In 2027, NSW, WA and the ACT have an extra holiday on Monday 26 April, and Queensland and the NT observe Anzac Day on that Monday. Victoria, SA and Tasmania don't get a Monday holiday.
When is the King's Birthday holiday in 2027?
Monday 14 June in most states and territories. Queensland's is on Monday 4 October and WA's is on Monday 27 September 2027.
Are regional holidays and part-day holidays included?
Yes, they're marked in the table. Tick or untick 'Include regional and part-day holidays' to show or hide them. Regional holidays only apply in some areas, so check with your local council or employer.
Official sources used for this calculator include: Fair Work Ombudsman – Public holidays, ACCC – Petrol and fuel. See how we calculate.
Reviewed by the ClearCalc team. Last reviewed October 2026. This calculator gives an estimate for general information only. Check important figures with the relevant government agency or a licensed professional.