Public holidays in Australia 2027
8 nationwide public holidays and 25 regional or local holidays in 2027.
Nationwide holidays 2027
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January Friday | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 26 January Tuesday | Tuesday | Australia Day | |
| 26 March Friday | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 29 March Monday | Monday | Easter Monday | |
| 25 April Sunday | Sunday | ANZAC Day The data source lists no holiday on this date in Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Queensland | |
| 25 December Saturday | Saturday | Christmas Day | |
| 26 December Sunday | Sunday | Boxing Day The data source lists no holiday on this date in Tasmania | |
| 27 December Monday | Monday | Christmas Day (observed) Observed day off for Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec) |
Regional and local holidays 2027
Some holidays apply only in certain regions or municipalities. Local and municipal holidays may be incomplete; official local announcements take precedence.
These holidays do not apply nationwide and are not counted in the countdown, long weekends or bridge days.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March Monday | Monday | Labour Day | Western Australia |
| 8 March Monday | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day | South Australia |
| 8 March Monday | Monday | Canberra Day | Australian Capital Territory |
| 8 March Monday | Monday | Eight Hours Day | Tasmania |
| 8 March Monday | Monday | Labour Day | Victoria |
| 27 March Saturday | Saturday | Easter Saturday | 6 placesAustralian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria |
| 28 March Sunday | Sunday | Easter Sunday | 7 placesAustralian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia |
| 26 April Monday | Monday | ANZAC Day Observed day off for ANZAC Day (Sun 25 Apr) | Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Queensland |
| 26 April Monday | Monday | ANZAC Day (observed) Observed day off for ANZAC Day (Sun 25 Apr) | New South Wales, Western Australia |
| 3 May Monday | Monday | Labour Day | Queensland |
| 3 May Monday | Monday | May Day | Northern Territory |
| 31 May Monday | Monday | Reconciliation Day | Australian Capital Territory |
| 7 June Monday | Monday | Western Australia Day | Western Australia |
| 14 June Monday | Monday | King's Birthday | 6 placesAustralian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria |
| 2 August Monday | Monday | Picnic Day | Northern Territory |
| 11 August Wednesday | Wednesday | The Royal Queensland Show | Queensland |
| 24 September Friday | Friday | Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Victoria |
| 27 September Monday | Monday | King's Birthday | Western Australia |
| 4 October Monday | Monday | King's Birthday | Queensland |
| 4 October Monday | Monday | Labour Day | Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia |
| 2 November Tuesday | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup Day | Victoria |
| 26 December Sunday | Sunday | Proclamation Day | South Australia |
| 28 December Tuesday | Tuesday | Boxing Day Observed day off for Boxing Day (Sun 26 Dec) | Tasmania |
| 28 December Tuesday | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed) Observed day off for Boxing Day (Sun 26 Dec) | 6 placesAustralian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia |
| 28 December Tuesday | Tuesday | Proclamation Day (observed) Observed day off for Proclamation Day (Sun 26 Dec) | South Australia |
Full list for one region
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January Friday | Friday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 26 January Tuesday | Tuesday | Australia Day | Nationwide |
| 1 March Monday | Monday | Labour Day | Regional |
| 8 March Monday | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day | Regional |
| 8 March Monday | Monday | Canberra Day | Regional |
| 8 March Monday | Monday | Eight Hours Day | Regional |
| 8 March Monday | Monday | Labour Day | Regional |
| 26 March Friday | Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 27 March Saturday | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Regional |
| 28 March Sunday | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Regional |
| 29 March Monday | Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 25 April Sunday | Sunday | ANZAC Day | Nationwide |
| 26 April Monday | Monday | ANZAC Day | Regional |
| 26 April Monday | Monday | ANZAC Day (observed) | Regional |
| 3 May Monday | Monday | Labour Day | Regional |
| 3 May Monday | Monday | May Day | Regional |
| 31 May Monday | Monday | Reconciliation Day | Regional |
| 7 June Monday | Monday | Western Australia Day | Regional |
| 14 June Monday | Monday | King's Birthday | Regional |
| 2 August Monday | Monday | Picnic Day | Regional |
| 11 August Wednesday | Wednesday | The Royal Queensland Show | Regional |
| 24 September Friday | Friday | Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Regional |
| 27 September Monday | Monday | King's Birthday | Regional |
| 4 October Monday | Monday | King's Birthday | Regional |
| 4 October Monday | Monday | Labour Day | Regional |
| 2 November Tuesday | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup Day | Regional |
| 25 December Saturday | Saturday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 December Sunday | Sunday | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
| 26 December Sunday | Sunday | Proclamation Day | Regional |
| 27 December Monday | Monday | Christmas Day (observed) | Nationwide |
| 28 December Tuesday | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Regional |
| 28 December Tuesday | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed) | Regional |
| 28 December Tuesday | Tuesday | Proclamation Day (observed) | Regional |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
Based on nationwide holidays and the weekend in Australia (Saturday and Sunday). Regional, local and group holidays are not included.
Long weekends
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan · 3 days offNew Year's DayTypically in Canberra: high 28°C (82°F), low 14°C (57°F), rain on 40% of days
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar · 4 days offGood Friday, Easter MondayTypically in Canberra: high 22°C (72°F), low 11°C (52°F), rain on 44% of days
- Sat 25 Dec – Mon 27 Dec · 3 days offChristmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (observed)Typically in Canberra: high 27°C (81°F), low 12°C (54°F), rain on 31% of days
Bridge days
- Mon 25 Jan: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan)Australia DayTypically in Canberra: high 29°C (84°F), low 15°C (59°F), rain on 36% of days
Long-weekend trip ideas
Where to go, typical weather and budget options for the most popular long weekends.
Leave planner 2027
Choose how many leave days you can take for one break. The planner finds the breaks that give the most days off in a row around nationwide holidays and weekends, and marks the leave days on the calendar below.
- Take 1 day off (Mon 4 Jan) get 4 days in a rowFri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan · New Year's DayShow on calendar ↓
- Take 1 day off (Mon 25 Jan) get 4 days in a rowSat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan · Australia DayShow on calendar ↓
- Take 1 day off (Thu 25 Mar) get 5 days in a rowThu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar · Good Friday, Easter MondayShow on calendar ↓
- Take 1 day off (Fri 23 Apr) get 3 days in a rowFri 23 Apr – Sun 25 Apr · ANZAC DayShow on calendar ↓
- Take 1 day off (Fri 24 Dec) get 4 days in a rowFri 24 Dec – Mon 27 Dec · Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (observed)Show on calendar ↓
2027 calendar
Click working days on the calendar to choose your own leave days.
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.