Public holidays in Australia 2027
6 nationwide public holidays in Australia in 2027, plus 21 regional holidays. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Australia 2027 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | - | Nationwide |
| January 26 | Tuesday | Australia Day | - | Nationwide |
| March 1 | Monday | Labour Day | - | Regional |
| March 8 | Monday | Canberra Day | - | Regional |
| March 8 | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day | - | Regional |
| March 8 | Monday | Eight Hours Day | - | Regional |
| March 8 | Monday | Labour Day | - | Regional |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday | - | Nationwide |
| March 27 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Easter Eve | Regional |
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | - | Regional |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | - | Nationwide |
| April 25 | Sunday | Anzac Day | - | Regional |
| April 26 | Monday | Anzac Day | - | Regional |
| April 26 | Monday | Anzac Day | - | Regional |
| May 3 | Monday | May Day | - | Regional |
| May 3 | Monday | Labour Day | - | Regional |
| May 31 | Monday | Reconciliation Day | - | Regional |
| June 7 | Monday | Western Australia Day | - | Regional |
| June 14 | Monday | King's Birthday | - | Regional |
| August 2 | Monday | Picnic Day | - | Regional |
| September 24 | Friday | Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date) | - | Regional |
| September 27 | Monday | King's Birthday | - | Regional |
| October 4 | Monday | Labour Day | - | Regional |
| October 4 | Monday | King's Birthday | - | Regional |
| November 2 | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup | - | Regional |
| December 27 | Monday | Christmas Day | - | Nationwide |
| December 28 | Tuesday | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Australia?
- Is January 1, 2027 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, New Year's Day, a Friday.
- Is January 26, 2027 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, Australia Day, a Tuesday.
- Is March 26, 2027 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, Good Friday, a Friday.
- Is March 29, 2027 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, Easter Monday, a Monday.
- Is December 27, 2027 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, Christmas Day, a Monday.
- Is December 28, 2027 a public holiday in Australia? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day), a Tuesday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?
6 nationwide public holidays, plus 21 observed only in some regions.
What is the next public holiday in Australia?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Do public holidays differ by region in Australia?
Yes, 21 of the listed holidays apply only in certain states or regions (marked "Regional" in the table).
How many 2027 holidays fall on a weekend?
0 of the 6 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.