NSW public holidays 2027
New South Wales has 14 statewide public holidays in 2027, plus 9 that apply only in some areas or to some workers. The statewide days give 6 long weekends of three days or more.
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Tue 26 Jan | Australia Day | School holidays |
| Fri 26 Mar | Good Friday | Schools closed |
| Sat 27 Mar | Easter Saturday | Weekend |
| Sun 28 Mar | Easter Sunday | Weekend |
| Mon 29 Mar | Easter Monday | Schools closed |
| Sun 25 Apr | Anzac Day | School holidays |
| Mon 26 Apr | Anzac Day additional day | School holidays |
| Mon 14 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Mon 4 Oct | Labour Day | School holidays |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day | School holidays |
| Sun 26 Dec | Boxing Day | School holidays |
| Mon 27 Dec | Christmas Day additional day | School holidays |
| Tue 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 5 Feb | Walcha CupPart day, local: Walcha local government area |
| Fri 12 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 19 Mar | Albury Gold CupPart day, local: City of Albury local government area |
| Wed 12 May | Coonamble ShowRegional: Coonamble local government area |
| Fri 14 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 2 Aug | Bank HolidayBanks and some workplaces |
| Wed 18 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 25 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 31 Aug | 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 |
Long weekends in 2027
- Fri 1 Jan to Sun 3 Jan (3 days): New Year's Day
- Fri 26 Mar to Mon 29 Mar (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 24 Apr to Mon 26 Apr (3 days): Anzac Day, Anzac Day additional day
- Sat 12 Jun to Mon 14 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 2 Oct to Mon 4 Oct (3 days): Labour Day
- Sat 25 Dec to Tue 28 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day additional day, Boxing Day additional day
Questions
How many public holidays does NSW have in 2027?
14 statewide public holidays, plus 9 that apply only in some areas or to some workers.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in NSW in 2027?
Monday 14 June 2027.
When is Labour Day in NSW in 2027?
Monday 4 October 2027.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in NSW in 2027?
Yes, both are public holidays in NSW: Easter Saturday (27 March) and Easter Sunday (28 March). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in NSW in 2027?
Anzac Day is Sunday 25 April 2027, and NSW also has a public holiday on Monday 26 April 2027 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.