Anzac Day public holidays 2026 - Fair Work Ombudsman
Public holidays for Anzac Day are different in some states and territories in 2026. Find your dates and where to go for information on workplace entitlements.
www.fairwork.gov.auAnzac Day 2026 is a public holiday in all Australian states and territories, with an extra public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 in NSW, ACT, and WA since Anzac Day falls on a weekend. NSW also extended the extra holiday to 2027, creating a two-year long weekend for many residents. In Victoria, the public holiday remains on Saturday 25 April, with some areas observing restrictions or half-day trading, while other states follow the Saturday observance with no additional weekday holiday.[1][2][3][5][6][7]
Key details by region:
- New South Wales: Anzac Day on Saturday 25 April 2026; additional public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 (and again on Monday 26 April 2027).[2][1]
- Australian Capital Territory: Observes Anzac Day on 25 April with an additional day off on 27 April when the day falls on a weekend.[1]
- Western Australia: Observes Anzac Day on 25 April with an additional public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 due to weekend placement.[3][1]
- Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory: Typically observe Anzac Day on 25 April with varying trading restrictions; most do not add a weekday holiday when it falls on a weekend in 2026.[5][7]
Illustration (example):
- If you’re in NSW, you’ll likely have a long weekend: Saturday 25 April (Anzac Day) and Monday 27 April (extra holiday).[2]
If you’d like, I can pull the official public-holiday calendar for your exact state or territory and list entitlements (such as day off, pay rules) for workplaces in your area.