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.

This page lists every national public holiday in Australia for 2027.
11
Public holidays
6
On weekdays
5
On weekends
HolidayDateWeekdayType
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2027FridayPublic holiday
Australia DayJanuary 26, 2027TuesdayPublic holiday
Good FridayMarch 26, 2027FridayPublic holiday
Easter SaturdayMarch 27, 2027SaturdayWeekendPublic holiday
Easter SundayMarch 28, 2027SundayWeekendPublic holiday
Easter MondayMarch 29, 2027MondayPublic holiday
Anzac DayApril 25, 2027SundayWeekendPublic holiday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2027SaturdayWeekendPublic holiday
Boxing DayDecember 26, 2027SundayWeekendPublic holiday
Christmas Day (substitute day)December 27, 2027MondayPublic holiday
Boxing Day (substitute day)December 28, 2027TuesdayPublic 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:

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