WA public holidays 2026
Western Australia has 13 statewide public holidays in 2026, plus 1 that applies only in some areas or to some workers. The statewide days give 7 long weekends of three days or more.
These are the 2026 dates. WA 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 |
| Mon 2 Mar | Labour Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday | 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 1 Jun | Western Australia Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 28 Sep | King's Birthday | 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 |
|---|---|
| Mon 3 Aug | King's Birthday (regional date)Regional: Karratha local government district (City of Karratha), Port Hedland local government district (Town of Port Hedland) |
Long weekends in 2026
- Sat 24 Jan to Mon 26 Jan (3 days): Australia Day
- Sat 28 Feb to Mon 2 Mar (3 days): Labour Day
- Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 25 Apr to Mon 27 Apr (3 days): Anzac Day, Anzac Day (additional day)
- Sat 30 May to Mon 1 Jun (3 days): Western Australia Day
- Sat 26 Sep to Mon 28 Sep (3 days): King's Birthday
- Fri 25 Dec to Mon 28 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (additional day)
Questions
How many public holidays does WA have in 2026?
13 statewide public holidays, plus 1 that applies only in some areas or to some workers.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in WA in 2026?
Monday 28 September 2026. In Karratha local government district and Port Hedland local government district it falls on Monday 3 August 2026 instead.
When is Labour Day in WA in 2026?
Monday 2 March 2026.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in WA in 2026?
Easter Sunday (5 April) is a public holiday in WA, but Easter Saturday (4 April) is not. Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in WA in 2026?
Anzac Day is Saturday 25 April 2026, and WA also has a public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 because it falls on a weekend.
Other years and states
Source: Public holidays in Western Australia - 2026 to 2027 (last updated 22 October 2026), Government of Western Australia, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (Private Sector Labour Relations). Checked 26 October 2026. Cross-checked with data.gov.au Australian Holidays. All official sources.