Australia has 7 national public holidays in 2027, plus state holidays such as the King's Birthday and Labour Day. Christmas Day is a Saturday and Boxing Day a Sunday, so most states add Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December.
National public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Tuesday 26 January | Australia Day |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday |
| Sunday 25 April | Anzac Day |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Sunday 26 December | Boxing Day |
King's Birthday and Labour Day by state
| State or territory | King's Birthday | Labour Day |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 4 Oct |
| Victoria | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 8 Mar |
| Queensland | Mon 4 Oct | Mon 3 May |
| Western Australia | Mon 27 Sep (WA Day: Mon 7 Jun) | Mon 1 Mar |
| South Australia | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 4 Oct |
| Tasmania | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 8 Mar (Eight Hours Day) |
| ACT | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 4 Oct |
| Northern Territory | Mon 14 Jun | Mon 3 May (May Day) |
Other days to know
- Easter Saturday (27 March) is a public holiday in most states and territories.
- Anzac Day falls on Sunday 25 April. Some states add a Monday holiday; check your state's list.
- Melbourne Cup (Tuesday 2 November) is a public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne.
States and territories confirm their own dates, so check your state government's list before you book leave.
FAQs
How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2027?
There are 7 national public holidays. Each state and territory adds its own, such as the King's Birthday, Labour Day and Easter Saturday.
When is the King's Birthday 2027?
Monday 14 June in most states. Queensland holds it on Monday 4 October and Western Australia on Monday 27 September.
Is 27 December 2027 a public holiday?
In most states, yes: Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, so Monday 27 December is an additional public holiday, and Tuesday 28 December is the Boxing Day holiday.
When is Easter 2027?
Good Friday is 26 March, Easter Saturday 27 March, Easter Sunday 28 March and Easter Monday 29 March.
Plan it in minutes
The 2027 Australia planner has every one of these dates printed in, with Monday-start weeks and a full page for every day.
See the 2027 Australia planner →
