Australia: New South Wales public holidays
Next holiday:
- Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026
- Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, 2026
- Boxing Day (additional day), Monday, December 28, 2026
- New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2027
- Australia Day, Tuesday, January 26, 2027
- Good Friday, Friday, March 26, 2027
- Easter Saturday, Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Easter Sunday, Sunday, March 28, 2027
- Easter Monday, Monday, March 29, 2027
- Anzac Day, Sunday, April 25, 2027
- Anzac Day (additional day), Monday, April 26, 2027
- King's Birthday, Monday, June 14, 2027
- Bank Holiday, Monday, August 2, 2027
- Labour Day, Monday, October 4, 2027
- Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2027
- Boxing Day, Sunday, December 26, 2027
- Christmas Day (additional day), Monday, December 27, 2027
- Boxing Day (additional day), Tuesday, December 28, 2027
- New Year's Day, Saturday, January 1, 2028
- New Year's Day (additional day), Monday, January 3, 2028
- Australia Day, Wednesday, January 26, 2028
- Good Friday, Friday, April 14, 2028
- Easter Saturday, Saturday, April 15, 2028
- Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 16, 2028
- Easter Monday, Monday, April 17, 2028
- Anzac Day, Tuesday, April 25, 2028
- King's Birthday, Monday, June 12, 2028
- Bank Holiday, Monday, August 7, 2028
- Labour Day, Monday, October 2, 2028
- Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2028
- Boxing Day, Tuesday, December 26, 2028
NSW public holidays14 days in 2026
Australia: New South Wales holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | ||
| Australia Day | ||
| Good Friday | ||
| Easter Saturday | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Easter Sunday | On a Sunday, not moved | |
| Easter Monday | ||
| Anzac Day | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Anzac Day (additional day) | April 25 is a Saturday | |
| King's Birthday | ||
| Bank Holiday | ||
| Labour Day | ||
| Christmas Day | ||
| Boxing Day | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Boxing Day (additional day) | December 26 is a Saturday |
Australia: New South Wales holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | ||
| Australia Day | ||
| Good Friday | ||
| Easter Saturday | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Easter Sunday | On a Sunday, not moved | |
| Easter Monday | ||
| Anzac Day | On a Sunday, not moved | |
| Anzac Day (additional day) | April 25 is a Sunday | |
| King's Birthday | ||
| Bank Holiday | ||
| Labour Day | ||
| Christmas Day | On a Saturday, not moved | |
| Boxing Day | On a Sunday, not moved | |
| Christmas Day (additional day) | December 25 is a Saturday | |
| Boxing Day (additional day) | December 26 is a Sunday |
Australia: New South Wales holidays 2028
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | On a Saturday, not moved (computed from the rule) | |
| New Year's Day (additional day) | January 1 is a Saturday (computed from the rule) | |
| Australia Day | (computed from the rule) | |
| Good Friday | (computed from the rule) | |
| Easter Saturday | On a Saturday, not moved (computed from the rule) | |
| Easter Sunday | On a Sunday, not moved (computed from the rule) | |
| Easter Monday | (computed from the rule) | |
| Anzac Day | (computed from the rule) | |
| King's Birthday | (computed from the rule) | |
| Bank Holiday | (computed from the rule) | |
| Labour Day | (computed from the rule) | |
| Christmas Day | (computed from the rule) | |
| Boxing Day | (computed from the rule) |
About New South Wales’ public holidays
New South Wales public holidays under the Public Holidays Act 2010; when Christmas, Boxing Day or Australia Day fall on a weekend an additional or moved day is given.
In 2026, 14 holiday days are listed; 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday and are not moved, and 2 are taken on another day because the date falls on a weekend. 9 are taken on a Monday or Friday, making a three-day weekend.
Weekends and substitute days
Australia Day on Sat/Sun moves to the following Monday. New Year's Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day on Sat/Sun: additional public holiday on the following Monday or Tuesday. Anzac Day on a weekend: additional day on Monday (as listed 2026-2027).
Legal basis: Public Holidays Act 2010 (NSW) ss.4-5.
Source
Dates were checked against this source on 2 November 2026. Governments can add or move holidays by proclamation; the source is authoritative.
Questions
How many public holidays does New South Wales have?
14 national holiday days in 2026, 15 national holiday days in 2027, 13 national holiday days in 2028, counting each day taken once.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in New South Wales?
Easter Saturday on Sat, Apr 4, 2026: not moved; Easter Sunday on Sun, Apr 5, 2026: not moved; Anzac Day on Sat, Apr 25, 2026: day off Mon, Apr 27; Boxing Day on Sat, Dec 26, 2026: day off Mon, Dec 28; Easter Saturday on Sat, Mar 27, 2027: not moved; Easter Sunday on Sun, Mar 28, 2027: not moved; 6 more in the tables above. The rule: Australia Day on Sat/Sun moves to the following Monday. New Year's Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day on Sat/Sun: additional public holiday on the following Monday or Tuesday. Anzac Day on a weekend: additional day on Monday (as listed 2026-2027).
Where do these dates come from?
From NSW Government, checked on 2 November 2026. Legal basis: Public Holidays Act 2010 (NSW) ss.4-5.