This page lists all the Australian national public holidays in 2027 with the date and day of the week, a short note on each, and a printable 2027 calendar with them marked. These are the public holidays observed across Australia. Each state and territory adds its own, such as the King’s Birthday, Labour Day and Easter Saturday, and sets its own rules for holidays that fall on a weekend.
Australia Public Holidays 2027 at a glance
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| January 26 | Tuesday | Australia Day |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25 | Sunday | ANZAC Day |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
National holidays are set by state and territory legislation; check your state government for local holidays and substitute days.
Public holidays 2027 Australia: printable calendars
Print a year at a glance with the national public holidays marked, all 12 months on separate pages, or a single month. Every version starts on Monday and prints on A4, the standard paper size in Australia. Press Customize to change the design or add your own dates, such as school holidays and birthdays.
Long weekends in 2027
These holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, giving a three-day weekend: New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1); Good Friday (Friday, March 26); Easter Monday (Monday, March 29).
On a weekend in 2027: ANZAC Day (Sunday, April 25); Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25); Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26).
About each holiday
- New Year’s Day: The first day of the year.
- Australia Day: January 26, the national day of Australia.
- Good Friday: Remembers the crucifixion of Jesus; the Friday before Easter Sunday.
- Easter Monday: The day after Easter Sunday.
- ANZAC Day: Remembers Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in war; April 25.
- Christmas Day: Celebrates the birth of Jesus and is a public holiday in many countries.
- Boxing Day: The day after Christmas; a public holiday in the UK, Canada and Australia.
Print a 2027 calendar with these dates
The calendar maker below opens with the Australian national public holidays for 2027 already marked. Switch between a year at a glance, one page per month or a single month; add another country’s holidays or a festival calendar on top, turn on moon phases, and download a free PDF for US Letter, A4 or A5.
Australia public holidays 2027 month by month
Seeing the Australia public holidays 2027 by month makes it easier to spot quiet stretches and busy ones. January has the most national holidays this year, while several months have none at the national level, although your state may add its own.
| Month | National public holidays |
|---|---|
| January 2027 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1), Australia Day (Jan 26) |
| February 2027 | none |
| March 2027 | Good Friday (Mar 26), Easter Monday (Mar 29) |
| April 2027 | ANZAC Day (Apr 25) |
| May 2027 | none |
| June 2027 | none |
| July 2027 | none |
| August 2027 | none |
| September 2027 | none |
| October 2027 | none |
| November 2027 | none |
| December 2027 | Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26) |
For the history and the full state-by-state list, see Wikipedia’s public holidays in Australia.
Australian holidays 2027 by state and territory
On top of the national dates, each state and territory sets its own public holidays, so Australian holidays 2027 differ depending on where you live. Common examples:
- King’s Birthday: the second Monday in June in most states, which is Monday, June 14; Queensland and Western Australia mark it on different dates.
- Labour Day: held on different Mondays in different states, from March to October.
- Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday: public holidays in some states as well as Good Friday and Easter Monday.
- Melbourne Cup Day: the first Tuesday in November, which is Tuesday, November 2, a public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne.
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday and Boxing Day on a Sunday, so most states and territories give Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28 as substitute days off. ANZAC Day falls on a Sunday; most states keep the day itself, and some territories add a Monday substitute, so check your local list. Always check the official list from your state or territory government before booking leave.
Australia public holidays 2027 compared with 2028
Fixed-date holidays move to a different weekday every year, and Easter moves by weeks, so the Australia public holidays 2027 fall quite differently from 2028. Use this comparison when you plan leave or events across both years.
| Holiday | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1 | Saturday, January 1 |
| Australia Day | Tuesday, January 26 | Wednesday, January 26 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26 | Friday, April 14 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, March 29 | Monday, April 17 |
| ANZAC Day | Sunday, April 25 | Tuesday, April 25 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25 | Monday, December 25 |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, December 26 | Tuesday, December 26 |
Planning with 2027 public holidays
- Long weekends: book short trips early around the holidays that fall on a Monday or Friday, because accommodation fills quickly.
- Leave planning: taking a few days of annual leave between Christmas and New Year can turn the public holidays into a much longer break.
- School terms: school holidays are set by each state and are not public holidays; add them to your printed calendar as your own dates.
- Businesses: mark penalty rate days and closed days for rosters and opening hours.
Australia public holidays 2027: frequently asked questions
How many Australia public holidays 2027 are national?
This list has 7 dates in 2027.
What is the first of the Australian national public holidays in 2027?
New Year’s Day, on Friday, January 1.
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