Australian public holidays 2027.
Every public holiday in 2027, by state and territory. National dates apply everywhere; each state and territory then adds its own. Anzac Day falls on a Sunday in 2027, so substitute-day treatment varies, see your state below.
National public holidays, 2027.
These dates are observed in every state and territory. State-specific holidays follow below. For this year's dates and the penalty-rate calculator, see the public holidays hub.
| Holiday | Day | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | Friday | 1 January | National |
Australia Day | Tuesday | 26 January | National |
Good Friday | Friday | 26 March | National |
Easter Monday | Monday | 29 March | National |
Anzac Day 25 April falls on a Sunday in 2027; substitute Monday rules vary by state. | Sunday | 25 April | National |
Christmas Day | Saturday | 25 December | National |
Boxing Day | Sunday | 26 December | National |
New South Wales public holidays 2027.
13 full-day public holidays in New South Wales for 2027 under Public Holidays Act 2010 (NSW). See the full NSW calendar and pay calculator.
| Holiday | Day | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | Friday | 1 January | National |
Australia Day | Tuesday | 26 January | National |
Good Friday | Friday | 26 March | National |
Easter Saturday | Saturday | 27 March | National |
Easter Sunday | Sunday | 28 March | National |
Easter Monday | Monday | 29 March | National |
Anzac Day Observed Monday because 25 April fell on a Sunday | Monday | 26 April | National |
King's Birthday | Monday | 14 June | State |
Labour Day | Monday | 4 October | State |
Christmas Day | Saturday | 25 December | National |
Christmas Day substitute | Monday | 27 December | National |
Boxing Day | Sunday | 26 December | National |
Boxing Day substitute | Tuesday | 28 December | National |
Victoria public holidays 2027.
15 full-day public holidays in Victoria for 2027 under Public Holidays Act 1993 (Vic). See the full VIC calendar and pay calculator.
| Holiday | Day | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | Friday | 1 January | National |
Australia Day | Tuesday | 26 January | National |
Labour Day | Monday | 8 March | State |
Good Friday | Friday | 26 March | National |
Easter Saturday | Saturday | 27 March | National |
Easter Sunday | Sunday | 28 March | National |
Easter Monday | Monday | 29 March | National |
Anzac Day Sunday. VIC does not gazette a substitute Monday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. | Sunday | 25 April | National |
King's Birthday | Monday | 14 June | State |
Friday before AFL Grand Final Subject to AFL schedule | Friday | 24 September | State |
Melbourne Cup | Tuesday | 2 November | State |
Christmas Day | Saturday | 25 December | National |
Christmas Day substitute | Monday | 27 December | National |
Boxing Day | Sunday | 26 December | National |
Boxing Day substitute | Tuesday | 28 December | National |
Queensland public holidays 2027.
13 full-day public holidays in Queensland for 2027 under Holidays Act 1983 (Qld). See the full QLD calendar and pay calculator.
| Holiday | Day | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | Friday | 1 January | National |
Australia Day | Tuesday | 26 January | National |
Good Friday | Friday | 26 March | National |
Day after Good Friday | Saturday | 27 March | National |
Easter Sunday | Sunday | 28 March | National |
Easter Monday | Monday | 29 March | National |
Anzac Day (observed) | Monday | 26 April | National |
Labour Day | Monday | 3 May | State |
King's Birthday | Monday | 4 October | State |
Christmas Eve (part-day) | Friday | 24 December | Part-day |
Christmas Day | Saturday | 25 December | National |
Christmas Day substitute | Monday | 27 December | National |
Boxing Day | Sunday | 26 December | National |
Boxing Day substitute | Tuesday | 28 December | National |
Western Australia public holidays 2027.
13 full-day public holidays in Western Australia for 2027 under Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (WA). See the full WA calendar and pay calculator.
| Holiday | Day | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | Friday | 1 January | National |
Australia Day | Tuesday | 26 January | National |
Labour Day | Monday | 1 March | State |
Good Friday | Friday | 26 March | National |
Easter Sunday | Sunday | 28 March | National |
Easter Monday | Monday | 29 March | National |
Anzac Day substitute Observed Monday because 25 April fell on a Sunday | Monday | 26 April | National |
Western Australia Day | Monday | 7 June | State |
King's Birthday | Monday | 27 September | State |
Christmas Day | Saturday | 25 December | National |
Christmas Day substitute | Monday | 27 December | National |
Boxing Day | Sunday | 26 December | National |
Boxing Day substitute | Tuesday | 28 December | National |
South Australia public holidays 2027.
14 full-day public holidays in South Australia for 2027 under Public Holidays Act 2023 (SA). See the full SA calendar and pay calculator.
| Holiday | Day | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | Friday | 1 January | National |
Australia Day | Tuesday | 26 January | National |
Adelaide Cup Day | Monday | 8 March | State |
Good Friday | Friday | 26 March | National |
Easter Saturday | Saturday | 27 March | National |
Easter Sunday | Sunday | 28 March | National |
Easter Monday | Monday | 29 March | National |
Anzac Day | Sunday | 25 April | National |
King's Birthday | Monday | 14 June | State |
Labour Day | Monday | 4 October | State |
Christmas Eve (part-day) | Friday | 24 December | Part-day |
Christmas Day | Saturday | 25 December | National |
Christmas Day substitute | Monday | 27 December | State |
Proclamation Day | Sunday | 26 December | State |
Proclamation Day substitute | Tuesday | 28 December | State |
New Year's Eve (part-day) | Friday | 31 December | Part-day |
Tasmania public holidays 2027.
9 full-day public holidays in Tasmania for 2027 under Statutory Holidays Act 2000 (Tas). See the full TAS calendar and pay calculator.
| Holiday | Day | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | Friday | 1 January | National |
Australia Day | Tuesday | 26 January | National |
Eight Hours Day | Monday | 8 March | State |
Good Friday | Friday | 26 March | National |
Easter Monday | Monday | 29 March | National |
Anzac Day | Sunday | 25 April | National |
King's Birthday | Monday | 14 June | State |
Christmas Day substitute | Monday | 27 December | State |
Boxing Day substitute | Tuesday | 28 December | State |
Northern Territory public holidays 2027.
14 full-day public holidays in Northern Territory for 2027 under Public Holidays Act 1981 (NT). See the full NT calendar and pay calculator.
| Holiday | Day | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | Friday | 1 January | National |
Australia Day | Tuesday | 26 January | National |
Good Friday | Friday | 26 March | National |
Easter Saturday | Saturday | 27 March | National |
Easter Sunday | Sunday | 28 March | National |
Easter Monday | Monday | 29 March | National |
Anzac Day (observed) | Monday | 26 April | National |
May Day | Monday | 3 May | State |
King's Birthday | Monday | 14 June | State |
Picnic Day | Monday | 2 August | State |
Christmas Eve (part-day) | Friday | 24 December | Part-day |
Christmas Day | Saturday | 25 December | National |
Christmas Day substitute | Monday | 27 December | National |
Boxing Day | Sunday | 26 December | National |
Boxing Day substitute | Tuesday | 28 December | National |
New Year's Eve (part-day) | Friday | 31 December | Part-day |
Australian Capital Territory public holidays 2027.
15 full-day public holidays in Australian Capital Territory for 2027 under Holidays Act 1958 (ACT). See the full ACT calendar and pay calculator.
| Holiday | Day | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | Friday | 1 January | National |
Australia Day | Tuesday | 26 January | National |
Canberra Day | Monday | 8 March | State |
Good Friday | Friday | 26 March | National |
Easter Saturday | Saturday | 27 March | National |
Easter Sunday | Sunday | 28 March | National |
Easter Monday | Monday | 29 March | National |
Anzac Day (observed) | Monday | 26 April | National |
Reconciliation Day | Monday | 31 May | State |
King's Birthday | Monday | 14 June | State |
Labour Day | Monday | 4 October | State |
Christmas Day | Saturday | 25 December | National |
Christmas Day substitute | Monday | 27 December | National |
Boxing Day | Sunday | 26 December | National |
Boxing Day substitute | Tuesday | 28 December | National |
Dates are subject to government proclamation and may change. Local-government and regional show-day holidays are not listed. Each state calendar links to its official government source. Looking for time off? See long weekends in Australia.