NSW premier considering extra public holiday in April for Anzac Day
New South Wales residents could get an extra public holiday in April with Anzac Day falling on a weekend in 2026 and 2027.
www.abc.net.auHere’s the latest overview on Anzac Day public holidays in Australia.
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New South Wales: NSW is introducing an extra Anzac Day public holiday for 2026 and 2027, creating a long weekend when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. This follows discussions with the RSL and aims to align NSW with practices in WA and the ACT. NSW’s move makes the long weekend official for two consecutive years, with the 2026 holiday set for Monday, April 27, and 2027 for Monday, April 27 as well (since Anzac Day falls on a Sunday in 2027).[3][4]
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ACT and Western Australia: Both regions already observe an extra public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend, providing a long weekend in addition to the standard April 25 remembrance ceremonies.[5][3]
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National observance: Remembrance services are held nationwide on April 25, regardless of whether extra holidays are granted in a state or territory.[4][3]
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Other states/territories: Most states maintain standard public holiday schedules, with Anzac Day ceremonies on April 25. An extra holiday on the following Monday is not universally applied across all jurisdictions as of this year.[7][4]
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Public impact notes: Industry voices, including the hospitality sector, warn that public holidays can increase wage costs and penalties, which is a consideration in these policy discussions.[2]
Illustrative example
- If you’re in NSW, the 2026 Anzac Day long weekend would typically run from Saturday, April 25, through Monday, April 27, with the Monday holiday providing the extra day off for eligible workers.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact dates for your location (Santa Clara, CA) and compare how Australia’s Anzac Day holiday practice might translate to U.S. holiday scheduling or historical context. I can also summarize how NSW’s approach compares with WA and the ACT in a quick table.[3]