What are the Australia public holidays for 2027?

Australia’s 2027 public holidays vary by state, but every state and territory observes dates such as New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Christmas Day. Use the state guides above for the exact 2027 dates that apply where you live or work.

Do all states have the same public holidays in 2027?

No. The national dates are shared, but states and territories also have their own holidays such as Adelaide Cup Day in South Australia, Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria, Bank Holiday in NSW, and Royal Queensland Show in Brisbane.

Where can I see NSW, VIC or QLD public holidays for 2027?

Use the state cards on this page to open the 2027 public holiday pages for NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the ACT.

Australia Public Holidays 2027

State-by-state public holiday dates for 2027, including national holidays, substitute dates, and quick links to each state calendar.

National holiday dates

States and territories covered

Max long weekends in a state

2027 State Guides

NSW

15 holidays

New South Wales

7 long weekends and 251 working days in 2027.

Public holidays Calendar

VIC

14 holidays

Victoria

5 long weekends and 252 working days in 2027.

Public holidays Calendar

QLD

14 holidays

Queensland

6 long weekends and 251 working days in 2027.

Public holidays Calendar

SA

14 holidays

South Australia

6 long weekends and 252 working days in 2027.

Public holidays Calendar

WA

12 holidays

Western Australia

6 long weekends and 252 working days in 2027.

Public holidays Calendar

TAS

14 holidays

Tasmania

7 long weekends and 249 working days in 2027.

Public holidays Calendar

NT

14 holidays

Northern Territory

7 long weekends and 251 working days in 2027.

Public holidays Calendar

ACT

15 holidays

Australian Capital Territory

8 long weekends and 250 working days in 2027.

Public holidays Calendar

National Public Holidays in 2027

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2027	Friday	New Year's Day
26 Jan 2027	Tuesday	Australia Day
26 Mar 2027	Friday	Good Friday
29 Mar 2027	Monday	Easter Monday
25 Dec 2027	Saturday	Christmas Day
27 Dec 2027	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)

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Australia Public Holidays 2027

2027 State Guides

NSW

VIC

QLD

SA

WA

TAS

NT

ACT

National Public Holidays in 2027

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