No — but it's the weekend in WA.
Today isn't a gazetted public holiday, though it's not a working day either. The next public holiday is on its way.
Saturday 10 October 2026
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026
What about the other states?
Coming up in WA
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026
Boxing Day
Sat, 26 Dec · 77 days
Public holidays in Western Australia
This page always answers for today in Western Australia. When WA 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 WA is set by WA 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 WA?
No. As of Saturday 10 October 2026, today is not a public holiday in WA. The next WA public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in WA?
No. Easter Saturday is not a gazetted public holiday in WA — only Good Friday and Easter Monday are. It is a public holiday in some other states, such as NSW, Victoria, SA and the ACT.
Do public holidays mean penalty rates in WA?
Generally yes. Working a gazetted WA 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 WA but not in other states?
WA sets its own public holidays by legislation. Nationally shared days aside, each jurisdiction picks its own — so WA 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 WA?
The next public holiday in WA 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 Western Australia public holidays page.
Related tools
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Printable calendar
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Calendar subscriptions
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Daylight saving
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Working days calculator
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