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Public holidays Australia 2027

In 2027, seven public holidays are observed in every Australian state and territory, plus state-specific days that vary. Australian Capital Territory gets the most full-day public holidays (15); Tasmania gets the fewest (10). Use the links below for your state's exact dates and leave hacks.

Public holidays by state in 2027

Full-day, state-wide public holidays for 2027, ranked most to fewest. Part-day and regional-only holidays are counted separately because they do not give the whole state a day off. Click any state for its exact dates, long weekends and leave hacks.

State / territoryPublic holidaysPlan your leave
Australian Capital Territory15Holidays 路 Long weekends
New South Wales14Holidays 路 Long weekends
Northern Territory14+2 part-dayHolidays 路 Long weekends
South Australia14+2 part-dayHolidays 路 Long weekends
Victoria14Holidays 路 Long weekends
Western Australia14Holidays 路 Long weekends
Queensland13+1 regional+1 part-dayHolidays 路 Long weekends
Tasmania10+10 regional+2 part-dayHolidays 路 Long weekends

Australian Capital Territory leads 2027 with 15 full-day public holidays, while Tasmania has 10. Wherever you are, the trick is the same: stack your annual leave next to these dates. See how to maximise your annual leave.

National public holidays in 2027

Seven public holidays are observed in every Australian state and territory: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Every other public holiday (the King's Birthday, Labour Day, show days and cup days) is set by the individual state or territory, which is why totals differ across the country.

Frequently asked questions

Which Australian state has the most public holidays in 2027?
Australian Capital Territory has the most full-day, state-wide public holidays in 2027, with 15. Tasmania has the fewest, with 10.
Which Australian state has the fewest public holidays in 2027?
Tasmania has the fewest full-day public holidays in 2027, with 10, compared with Australian Capital Territory's 15.
How many public holidays are there in Australia in 2027?
Seven public holidays are observed nationally in every state and territory: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On top of these, each state and territory adds its own, so totals range from 10 (Tasmania) to 15 (Australian Capital Territory) full-day, state-wide public holidays in 2027.
Which public holidays are national in Australia?
New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are public holidays in every Australian state and territory. Other days, such as the King's Birthday, Labour Day and local show days, vary by state.
Why do public holidays differ between states in Australia?
Public holidays in Australia are set by each state and territory government, not federally, so dates and extra holidays (like Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria or the Ekka in Brisbane) differ across the country.

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