NSW Public Holidays 2026.

13 gazetted public holidays in New South Wales for 2026, plus 13 confirmed for 2027. Full calendar below, penalty-rate calculator at the bottom.

NSW 2026 Calendar

NSW public holidays for 2026.

NSW has 13 public holidays in 2026 (including substitute Mondays for Anzac Day and Boxing Day, both falling on a Saturday), with Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday gazetted alongside Good Friday and Easter Monday. The first Monday in August is a "Bank Holiday" for banks only and is not a declared public holiday. 13 full-day public holidays. Source: NSW Government - Public holidays.

Holiday	Day	Date	Scope
New Year's Day	Thursday	1 January	National
Australia Day	Monday	26 January	National
Good Friday	Friday	3 April	National
Easter Saturday	Saturday	4 April	National
Easter Sunday	Sunday	5 April	National
Easter Monday	Monday	6 April	National
Anzac Day	Saturday	25 April	National
Additional Anzac Day public holiday NSW gazetted extra holiday because Anzac Day fell on a Saturday	Monday	27 April	State
King's Birthday	Monday	8 June	State
Labour Day	Monday	5 October	State
Christmas Day	Friday	25 December	National
Boxing Day	Saturday	26 December	National
Additional Boxing Day public holiday Substitute because Boxing Day fell on a Saturday	Monday	28 December	State

NSW 2027 Calendar

NSW public holidays for 2027.

Confirmed dates from Public Holidays Act 2010 (NSW). Some 2027 dates may be subject to government proclamation.

Holiday	Day	Date	Scope
New Year's Day	Friday	1 January	National
Australia Day	Tuesday	26 January	National
Good Friday	Friday	26 March	National
Easter Saturday	Saturday	27 March	National
Easter Sunday	Sunday	28 March	National
Easter Monday	Monday	29 March	National
Anzac Day Observed Monday because 25 April fell on a Sunday	Monday	26 April	National
King's Birthday	Monday	14 June	State
Labour Day	Monday	4 October	State
Christmas Day	Saturday	25 December	National
Christmas Day substitute	Monday	27 December	National
Boxing Day	Sunday	26 December	National
Boxing Day substitute	Tuesday	28 December	National

Statute: Public Holidays Act 2010 (NSW). All dates verified against the NSW government source linked above. Dates may change due to government proclamation. Local-government and regional show-day holidays not listed.

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Public holidays in NSW for 2026.

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Component	Formula	Value
New Year's Day	Thursday	1 January
Australia Day	Monday	26 January
Good Friday	Friday	3 April
Easter Saturday	Saturday	4 April
Easter Sunday	Sunday	5 April
Easter Monday	Monday	6 April
Anzac Day	Saturday	25 April
Additional Anzac Day public holiday	Monday	27 April
King's Birthday	Monday	8 June
Labour Day	Monday	5 October
Christmas Day	Friday	25 December
Boxing Day	Saturday	26 December
Additional Boxing Day public holiday	Monday	28 December

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Q & A

Public holiday questions for NSW.

How much long service leave do I get in NSW?

8.67 weeks after 10 years of continuous service with the same employer, under the Long Service Leave Act 1955 (NSW). Pro-rata payout becomes available after 5 years on termination. Calculate your NSW LSL →

When does NSW long service leave become payable on termination?

Pro-rata payout is available after 5 years of continuous service in most circumstances. Earlier pro-rata may apply on death, illness, retrenchment or harassment-related termination, depending on the specific provisions of the Long Service Leave Act 1955. Resignation typically triggers payout once the 5-year mark is reached.

What's the NSW pro-rata LSL formula?

NSW grants 8.67 weeks at the 10-year trigger, which works out to ~0.867 weeks per year of service. After 5 years on termination you'd be entitled to roughly 6.07 weeks pro-rata.

How many public holidays are there in Australia?

7 days are nationally recognised: New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Every state and territory gazettes additional days, taking the total per state from 9 (TAS) to 15 (ACT) in 2026.

Do I get penalty rates for working a public holiday?

Almost always yes — the rate depends on your award. Most awards pay 200%-250% (i.e. 2-2.5x base rate) for hours worked on a gazetted public holiday. A small number absorb public-holiday work in an annualised salary instead. Calculate your public-holiday rate →

Can I refuse to work on a public holiday?

Yes, under s.114 of the Fair Work Act. You can refuse a request to work a public holiday if the request is unreasonable or your refusal is reasonable. Factors include the work's nature, your personal circumstances, the type of employment and notice given.

What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend?

Most states gazette a substitute weekday (usually the following Monday). The substitute IS the public holiday for legal purposes — penalty rates apply on the substitute, not the calendar date. Some states gazette both days for Anzac Day and Boxing Day.