This page always answers for today in New South Wales. When NSW has a gazetted public holiday the verdict turns to “Yes” with the holiday's name; on any other day it's “No”, followed by a live countdown to the next one.

Whether a day is a public holiday in NSW is set by NSW legislation, which is why the answer can differ from the state next door. Substitute days — when a holiday lands on a weekend — are counted and labelled here too.

Common questions

Is today a public holiday in NSW?

No. As of Sunday 11 October 2026, today is not a public holiday in NSW. The next NSW public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in NSW?

Yes. Easter Saturday is a gazetted public holiday in NSW, alongside Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Do public holidays mean penalty rates in NSW?

Generally yes. Working a gazetted NSW public holiday usually attracts public-holiday penalty rates under your award or agreement, and many employees are entitled to the day off on full pay. Check your specific award for the exact rate.

Why is a day a public holiday in NSW but not in other states?

NSW sets its own public holidays by legislation. Nationally shared days aside, each jurisdiction picks its own — so NSW can observe a holiday on a date when the rest of the country is at work, and vice versa.

When is the next public holiday in NSW?

The next public holiday in NSW is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, with a live countdown at the top of this page. The full list of upcoming dates is on the New South Wales public holidays page.

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