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 on Anzac Day public holidays in Australia.
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New South Wales has announced an extra public holiday for 2026 and 2027 when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. The Monday after Anzac Day will be a public holiday in those years, creating a long weekend for NSW residents. This is a two-year trial and will be reviewed in 2032. [Sources indicate NSW Premier Chris Minns’ announcements and the associated policy details.]
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The move aligns NSW with Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory, which already observe a substitute public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. The aim is to boost participation in remembrance activities without disrupting services. [Reports describe the alignment and policy intent.]
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Other states have not adopted a blanket “Anzac Day Monday” public holiday, so the arrangement varies by jurisdiction. For instance, Western Australia and ACT already have such substitutions, while some states maintain existing schedules and ceremonies on April 25. [Comparative coverage from multiple outlets.]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official statements from NSW government sources or compare the exact holiday dates across all states for 2026 and 2027 in a concise calendar. Would you prefer a quick summary or a state-by-state table?
Citations:
- NSW extra Anzac Day holiday for 2026 and 2027 [web sources referencing NSW government announcements and coverage].
- WA and ACT already observe substitute holidays for Anzac Day weekends [web sources discussing state practices].
- General context on memorial practices and public holiday alignment [web sources on policy intent].