25 June 2026
Anzac Day 2027: Date, Public Holiday & Long Weekend
Anzac Day 2027 is Sunday 25 April, with a substitute public holiday on Monday 26 April in NSW, ACT, QLD, NT and WA. What's open, dawn services, and the long weekend.
Anzac Day 2027 falls on Sunday 25 April. Because the 25th is a Sunday, a substitute public holiday applies on Monday 26 April in NSW, the ACT, Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania observe Anzac Day on the Sunday only, with no Monday substitute.
Which states get the Monday public holiday in 2027?
Anzac Day is always commemorated on 25 April. Whether you also get a weekday public holiday depends on your state and the day it lands on. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday, so:
| State | Anzac Day public holiday | Monday 26 Apr off? |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Sun 25 + Mon 26 Apr | Yes |
| ACT | Sun 25 + Mon 26 Apr | Yes |
| QLD | Sun 25 + Mon 26 Apr | Yes |
| NT | Sun 25 + Mon 26 Apr | Yes |
| WA | Sun 25 + Mon 26 Apr | Yes |
| VIC | Sun 25 Apr only | No |
| SA | Sun 25 Apr only | No |
| TAS | Sun 25 Apr only | No |
That's a broader Monday substitution than 2026, when Anzac Day fell on a Saturday and only NSW, the ACT and WA added a weekday holiday.
The Anzac Day long weekend
In the five states with the Monday off, Anzac Day 2027 is a clean three-day weekend from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 April. Add Tuesday 27 April as a single leave day for a four-day break. In Victoria, SA and Tasmania there is no automatic long weekend. Model the options for your state with the Leave Planner, and compare the year on Long Weekends.
Dawn services and what's open
Dawn services, marches and commemorations happen on Anzac Day itself — Sunday 25 April 2027, not on the Monday substitute. Major capital-city services typically begin between 5:30am and 6:00am, and the national ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra is broadcast live.
On the public holiday, standard trading applies: banks, government offices and many businesses close, while supermarkets (reduced hours), petrol stations, hospitals and most hospitality venues open. RSL clubs run commemorative programs, and two-up — legal in licensed venues on Anzac Day in most states — is one of the day's traditions.
Why the date matters
Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the Gallipoli landing on 25 April 1915, when Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in what is now Turkey. It has been a national day of remembrance since 1916 and is one of the few Australian public holidays that keeps a strong solemn character beyond the long weekend it provides.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Anzac Day in 2027?
Anzac Day 2027 is Sunday 25 April. Commemorations are held on that day, and a substitute public holiday falls on Monday 26 April in NSW, the ACT, Queensland, the NT and WA.
Is Anzac Day 2027 a long weekend?
Yes in NSW, the ACT, Queensland, the NT and WA, where Monday 26 April is a public holiday. In Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania it is not a long weekend, because those states don't add the Monday.
Do you get a day off for Anzac Day 2027?
If you're in a state with the Monday substitute (NSW, ACT, QLD, NT, WA), most workers get Monday 26 April off. In VIC, SA and TAS, Anzac Day is observed on Sunday 25 April with no extra weekday holiday.
Why does Anzac Day get a Monday holiday in 2027 but not every year?
When Anzac Day falls on a weekend, some states add a substitute weekday public holiday. In 2027 it is a Sunday, so NSW, the ACT, QLD, NT and WA shift a holiday to Monday 26 April. States like Victoria don't substitute, so they only mark the 25th.