Public holidays
🇦🇺Australia 2027
Public holidays
26
in 2027
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
20
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
3
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
Holy Saturday
Saturday · Easter Eve
Public
Reconciliation Day
Monday
Public
Western Australia Day
Monday
Public
Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
Friday
Public
St. Stephen's Day
Tuesday · Boxing Day
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Australia
In 2027, Australia has 26 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 9. 2 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 20 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Melbourne Cup (November 2) to Christmas Day (December 27): 55 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 28).
Long weekends in 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Labour Day
March 1 · Monday
Canberra Day
March 8 · Monday
Adelaide Cup Day
March 8 · Monday
Eight Hours Day
March 8 · Monday
Labour Day
March 8 · Monday
Good Friday
March 26 · Friday
Easter Monday
March 29 · Monday
Anzac Day
April 26 · Monday
Labour Day
May 3 · Monday
Reconciliation Day
May 31 · Monday
Western Australia Day
June 7 · Monday
King's Birthday
June 14 · Monday
Picnic Day
August 2 · Monday
Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)
September 24 · Friday
King's Birthday
September 27 · Monday
Labour Day
October 4 · Monday
King's Birthday
October 4 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 27 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?+
Australia has 26 official public holidays in 2027, with March being the busiest month (9).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Australia?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Australia in 2027?+
20 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Australia?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Holy Saturday (March 27), Easter Sunday (March 28), Anzac Day (April 25).