Australia Public Holidays 2027
Australia observes 11 national public holidays in 2027. Holidays run from New Year's Day in January through to Boxing Day (substitute day) at the end of the year. 5 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Australia Day | January 26, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Easter Saturday | March 27, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Easter Sunday | March 28, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | March 29, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Anzac Day | April 25, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | December 27, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is March (4 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Below you will find the full 2027 list for Australia, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Australia calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?
Australia has 11 national public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027 and the last is Boxing Day (substitute day) on December 28, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Australia?
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
When is New Year celebrated in Australia in 2027?
In 2027, New Year's Day in Australia is on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for Australia?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Australia are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Australia
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Australia public holiday calendar across years: