Here is a complete list of 2026 and 2027 public holidays in New South Wales, including national and territory holidays.
Public Holidays 2026
NSW Public Holidays 2026
| Public Holiday | Day/Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April |
| Anzac Day | Saturday, 25 April |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 8 June |
| Bank Holiday | Monday, 3 August* |
| Labour Day | Monday, 5 October |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Monday, 28 December** |
*Banks shut for the day, unless otherwise exempt. A Bank Holiday affects banking staff but is not declared a public holiday.
**Boxing Day falls on Saturday, 26 December but the public holiday is celebrated on Monday, 28 December.
Public Holidays 2027
NSW Public Holidays 2027
| Public Holiday | Day/Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, 1 January |
| Australia Day | Tuesday, 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday, 26 March |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 27 March |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 28 March |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 29 March |
| Anzac Day | Sunday, 25 April Public holiday observed on Monday, 26 April |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 14 June |
| Bank Holiday | Monday, 2 August* |
| Labour Day | Monday, 4 October |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, 25 December Public holiday observed on Monday, 27 December |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, 26 December Public holiday observed on Tuesday, 28 December |
* Banks shut for the day, unless otherwise exempt. A Bank Holiday affects banking staff but is not declared a public holiday.
School Holidays 2026
NSW School Holidays 2026
| Term 1 | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| School Holidays | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Sunday, 19 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 4 July 2026 | Sunday, 19 July 2026 |
| Term 3 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 26 September 2026 | Sunday, 11 October 2026 |
| Term 4 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays (Eastern) | Friday, 18 December 2026 | Wednesday, 27 January 2027 |
| School Holidays (Western) | Friday, 18 December 2026 | Wednesday, 3 February 2027 |
School Holidays 2027
NSW School Holidays 2027
| Term 1 | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| School Holidays | Saturday, 10 April 2027 | Monday, 26 April 2027 |
| Term 2 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 3 July 2027 | Sunday, 18 July 2027 |
| Term 3 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 25 September 2027 | Sunday, 10 October 2027 |
| Term 4 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays (Eastern) | Tuesday, 21 December 2027 | Sunday, 30 January 2028 |
| School Holidays (Western) | Tuesday, 21 December 2027 | Sunday, 6 February 2028 |
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January - New Year’s Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 20 December 2025 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 21 December | No | Yes |
| Monday, 22 December | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 23 December | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 24 December | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 25 December | No | Yes |
| Friday, 26 December | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 27 December | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 28 December | No | Yes |
| Monday, 29 December | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 30 December | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 31 December | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 1 January | No | Yes |
| Friday, 2 January | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 3 January | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 4 January | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 7 | Days off: 9 |
| Total days off: 16 | ||
January - Australia Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 23 January | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 24 January | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 25 January | No | Yes |
| Monday, 26 January | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 27 January | Yes | No |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 2 | Days off: 3 |
| Total days off: 5 | ||
April - Easter Holidays
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 3 April | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 4 April | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 5 April | No | Yes |
| Monday, 6 April | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 7 April | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 8 April | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 9 April | Yes | No |
| Friday, 10 April | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 11 April | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 12 April | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 4 | Days off: 6 |
| Total days off: 10 | ||
December - Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 19 December | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 20 December | No | Yes |
| Monday, 21 December | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 22 December | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 23 December | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 24 December | Yes | No |
| Friday, 25 December | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 26 December | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 27 December | No | Yes |
| Monday, 28 December | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 29 December | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 30 December | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 31 December | Yes | No |
| Friday, 1 January | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 2 January | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 3 January | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 7 | Days off: 9 |
| Total days off: 16 | ||
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Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 19 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 20 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Monday, 21 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 22 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 23 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 24 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Friday, 25 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 26 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 27 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Monday, 28 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 29 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 30 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 31 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 2 January 2027 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 3 January 2027 | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 7 | Days off: 9 |
| Total days off: 16 | ||
Christmas holidays often mean busy roads. The heaviest outbound traffic out of Sydney tends to be on the M1 Pacific Motorway, the Pacific Highway, the Princes Highway, and the Great Western Highway. [1]
Easter Holidays
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 26 March | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 27 March | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 28 March | No | Yes |
| Monday, 29 March | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 30 March | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 31 March | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 1 April | Yes | No |
| Friday, 2 April | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 3 April | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 4 April | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 4 | Days off: 6 |
| Total days off: 10 | ||
If autumn is your favourite season, there are plenty of events throughout NSW dedicated to this time of year. You have the Griffith Easter Party, a celebration of Griffith’s abundant food and wine scene. Delight in eateries, wine cellars, and activities for the kiddies. [2]
Alternatively, explore the region of Bathurst and the Autumn Colours Heritage Festival, where you can enjoy a variety of picturesque walks and guided tours of the town’s rich history while enjoying the changing colours and crisp air. [3]
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 18 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 19 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Monday, 20 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 21 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 22 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 23 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Friday, 24 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 25 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 26 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Monday, 27 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 28 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Wednesday, 29 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 30 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Friday, 31 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 1 January 2028 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 2 January 2028 | No | Yes |
| Monday, 3 January 2028 | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 8 | Days off: 9 |
| Total days off: 17 | ||
How to Maximise Your Weekends in 2027
Australia Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 22 January | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 23 January | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 24 January | No | Yes |
| Monday, 25 January | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 26 January | No | Yes |
| Wednesday, 27 January | Yes | No |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 3 | Days off: 3 |
| Total days off: 6 | ||
Australia Day takes place during the blistering Australian summer, which while enticing for beach trips, also falls right in the middle of NSW’s bushfire season. If you’re travelling by car to visit family or to holiday, check the fire danger ratings of the area you’re travelling through, brush up on your bushfire safety knowledge, and keep a first aid kit packed. [4]
Consider Budget Direct’s Roadside Assistance in case your car breaks down during your trip.
Anzac Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 23 April | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 24 April | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 25 April | No | Yes |
| Monday, 26 April | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 27 April | Yes | No |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 2 | Days off: 3 |
| Total days off: 5 | ||
King’s Birthday
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 11 June | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 12 June | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 13 June | No | Yes |
| Monday, 14 June | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 15 June | Yes | No |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 2 | Days off: 3 |
| Total days off: 5 | ||
A long weekend in June means you can enjoy the best of winter. There are a number of resorts in NSW where skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes and admire breathtaking alpine views. You can ring the bell at Australia’s highest peak in Thredbo, slide through Perisher ski resort’s four skiing areas or learn the history of Charlotte Pass, Australia’s oldest ski resort. [5]
Our Snow Sports cover includes snowboarding, skiing, and even cross country skiing while on-piste. If you plan on venturing outside resort boundaries (off-piste), our Snow Sports+ cover may be the option you need to have cover for your winter sports (conditions apply, refer to the PDS).
Labour Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1 October | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 2 October | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 3 October | No | Yes |
| Monday, 4 October | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 5 October | Yes | No |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 2 | Days off: 3 |
| Total days off: 5 | ||
Take a road trip over the Labour Day weekend to admire the beautiful scenery NSW has to offer. There are a variety of drives you can take, such as the Greater Blue Mountains Drive, Rainforest Ways, or Snowy Valleys Way. [6]
Just don’t forget to update your Roadside Assistance before you set off. No one wants to be stranded in the middle of nowhere, no matter how scenic.
NSW Public Holidays in Detail
Bank Holiday
This is not a declared public holiday as it is only for employees working in the banking and financial industries. It falls on the first Monday of August each year.
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