New South Wales Public Holidays
Declared public holidays for New South Wales (NSW) in 2026, plus the separately labelled August NSW Bank Holiday date. The Bank Holiday is not a declared public holiday.
Next public holiday in NSW
Labour Day
Monday 5 October 2026
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Public holidays and listed dates
Working-day calculations exclude full-day statewide public holidays only. The separately labelled NSW Bank Holiday is not a declared public holiday and is not deducted for the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New South Wales have in 2026?
New South Wales has 13 declared statewide public holidays in 2026. The table also lists 1 limited-scope date separately; it is not a declared statewide public holiday. Of the declared holidays, 9 fall on weekdays.
How many long weekends are there in New South Wales in 2026?
New South Wales has 6 long weekends in 2026. These occur when public holidays fall adjacent to regular weekends, giving you 3 or more consecutive days off.
How many working days are there in New South Wales in 2026?
There are 252 working days in New South Wales in 2026, after excluding weekends and full-day statewide public holidays. Regional, part-day and restricted-sector dates are not deducted statewide.
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