Public holidays in Australia, 2027
Australia has 11 public holidays in 2027. 5 fall on a weekend, so 6 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 26 January | Tuesday | Australia Day |
| 26 March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 27 March | Saturdayweekend | Easter Saturday |
| 28 March | Sundayweekend | Easter Sunday |
| 29 March | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 25 April | Sundayweekend | Anzac Day |
| 25 December | Saturdayweekend | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Sundayweekend | Boxing Day |
| 27 December | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| 28 December | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2027, Australia's 11 holidays give 6 actual days away from work , because 5 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?
11, of which 6 fall on a working day and 5 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Australia fall on a weekend in 2027?
Easter Saturday (27 March, Saturday), Easter Sunday (28 March, Sunday), Anzac Day (25 April, Sunday), Christmas Day (25 December, Saturday), Boxing Day (26 December, Sunday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.