NSW public holidays 2026
New South Wales has 13 statewide public holidays in 2026, plus 17 that apply only in some areas or to some workers. The statewide days give 6 long weekends of three days or more.
These are the 2026 dates. NSW public holidays 2027
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Mon 26 Jan | Australia Day | School holidays |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday | School holidays |
| Sat 4 Apr | Easter Saturday | School holidays |
| Sun 5 Apr | Easter Sunday | School holidays |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday | School holidays |
| Sat 25 Apr | Anzac Day | Weekend |
| Mon 27 Apr | Anzac Day additional day | Schools closed |
| Mon 8 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Mon 5 Oct | Labour Day | School holidays |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day | School holidays |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day | School holidays |
| Mon 28 Dec | Boxing Day additional day | School holidays |
Regional, local and bank holidays
These apply only in some areas or to some workers, so most people work as normal.
| Date | Holiday, and where or who |
|---|---|
| Fri 6 Feb | Walcha CupPart day, local: Walcha local government area |
| Fri 13 Feb | Kangaroo Valley ShowPart day, local: The locality of Kangaroo Valley within the City of Shoalhaven local government area, as highlighted on the map and published on the Shoalhaven City Council website |
| Fri 20 Mar | Albury Gold CupPart day, local: City of Albury local government area |
| Wed 22 Apr | Maclean ShowPart day, local: Police Patrol Districts of Iluka, Maclean and Yamba within the Clarence Valley local government area, as shown on the “Police Patrol District Map” published on the Clarence Valley Council website |
| Tue 12 May | Yeoval ShowPart day, local: The part of Yeoval within the Cabonne local government area |
| Fri 15 May | Scone CupPart day, local: Aberdeen, Blandford, Bunnan, Ellerston, Gundy, Moonan Brook, Moonan Flat, Murrurundi, Parkville, Rouchel, Scone, Timor and Wingen within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area |
| Mon 18 May | Nyngan ShowPart day, local: Bogan local government area |
| Wed 27 May | Coonamble ShowRegional: Coonamble local government area |
| Wed 15 Jul | Ramornie Race DayPart day, local: Area shaded blue and marked “Area within City of Grafton” on the “City of Grafton Map” published on the Clarence Valley Council website |
| Thu 16 Jul | Grafton CupPart day, local: Area shaded blue and marked “Area within City of Grafton” on the “City of Grafton Map” published on the Clarence Valley Council website |
| Mon 3 Aug | Bank HolidayBanks and some workplaces |
| Wed 19 Aug | Trundle ShowPart day, local: Bogan Gate, Bruie Plains and Trundle, as shown edged red on the map marked “Trundle Show Boundaries” published on the Parkes Shire Council website |
| Wed 26 Aug | Peak Hill ShowPart day, local: Peak Hill, as shown edged blue on the map marked “Peak Hill Show Boundaries” published on the Parkes Shire Council website |
| Tue 1 Sep | Parkes ShowPart day, local: Alectown, Cooks Myalls, Goonumbla, Gunningbland, Nelungaloo, Parkes, Tichborne, part of Cookamidgera and part of Mandagery, as shown edged pink on the map marked “Parkes Show Boundaries” published on the Parkes Shire Council website |
| Wed 9 Sep | West Wyalong ShowPart day, local: Bland Shire Council local government area |
| Tue 3 Nov | Muswellbrook Mayors Cup Race DayPart day, local: Muswellbrook local government area |
| Thu 5 Nov | Jacaranda FestivalPart day, local: Area shaded blue and marked “Area within City of Grafton” on the “City of Grafton Map” published on the Clarence Valley Council website |
Long weekends in 2026
- Sat 24 Jan to Mon 26 Jan (3 days): Australia Day
- Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 25 Apr to Mon 27 Apr (3 days): Anzac Day, Anzac Day additional day
- Sat 6 Jun to Mon 8 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 3 Oct to Mon 5 Oct (3 days): Labour Day
- Fri 25 Dec to Mon 28 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day additional day
Questions
How many public holidays does NSW have in 2026?
13 statewide public holidays, plus 17 that apply only in some areas or to some workers.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in NSW in 2026?
Monday 8 June 2026.
When is Labour Day in NSW in 2026?
Monday 5 October 2026.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in NSW in 2026?
Yes, both are public holidays in NSW: Easter Saturday (4 April) and Easter Sunday (5 April). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in NSW in 2026?
Anzac Day is Saturday 25 April 2026, and NSW also has a public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 because it falls on a weekend.
Other years and states
Source: NSW public holidays 2026 to 2027, NSW Government. Checked 26 October 2026. Cross-checked with data.gov.au Australian Holidays. All official sources.