Updated · Apr 2026
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WA Public Holidays 2026.

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

WA 2026 Calendar

WA public holidays for 2026.

Western Australia has 13 public holidays in 2026 (including substitute Mondays for Anzac Day and Boxing Day). Notable differences: WA Day in June, King's Birthday in late September (not June), and no gazetted Easter Saturday. 13 full-day public holidays. Source: WA Government - Public holidays.

HolidayDayDateScope
New Year's Day
Thursday1 JanuaryNational
Australia Day
Monday26 JanuaryNational
Labour Day
First Monday in March in WA
Monday2 MarchState
Good Friday
Friday3 AprilNational
Easter Sunday
Sunday5 AprilNational
Easter Monday
Monday6 AprilNational
Anzac Day
Saturday25 AprilNational
Anzac Day substitute
Additional public holiday because Anzac Day fell on a Saturday
Monday27 AprilState
Western Australia Day
WA only
Monday1 JuneState
King's Birthday
WA observes King's Birthday in late September, not June
Monday28 SeptemberState
Christmas Day
Friday25 DecemberNational
Boxing Day
Saturday26 DecemberNational
Boxing Day substitute
Additional public holiday because Boxing Day fell on a Saturday
Monday28 DecemberState
WA 2027 Calendar

WA public holidays for 2027.

Confirmed dates from Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (WA). Some 2027 dates may be subject to government proclamation.

HolidayDayDateScope
New Year's Day
Friday1 JanuaryNational
Australia Day
Tuesday26 JanuaryNational
Labour Day
Monday1 MarchState
Good Friday
Friday26 MarchNational
Easter Sunday
Sunday28 MarchNational
Easter Monday
Monday29 MarchNational
Anzac Day substitute
Observed Monday because 25 April fell on a Sunday
Monday26 AprilNational
Western Australia Day
Monday7 JuneState
King's Birthday
Monday27 SeptemberState
Christmas Day
Saturday25 DecemberNational
Christmas Day substitute
Monday27 DecemberNational
Boxing Day
Sunday26 DecemberNational
Boxing Day substitute
Tuesday28 DecemberNational

Statute: Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (WA). All dates verified against the WA 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 WA for 2026.
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ComponentFormulaValue
New Year's DayThursday1 January
Australia DayMonday26 January
Labour DayMonday2 March
Good FridayFriday3 April
Easter SundaySunday5 April
Easter MondayMonday6 April
Anzac DaySaturday25 April
Anzac Day substituteMonday27 April
Western Australia DayMonday1 June
King's BirthdayMonday28 September
Christmas DayFriday25 December
Boxing DaySaturday26 December
Boxing Day substituteMonday28 December

ⓘ 2026 calendar for Western Australia. Source: state public holiday legislation. Dates verified against state government and Fair Work Ombudsman.

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Q & A

Public holiday questions for WA.

How much long service leave do I get in WA?
8.67 weeks after 10 years of continuous service with the same employer, under the Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA). Pro-rata payout becomes available after 7 years on termination. Calculate your WA LSL →
When does WA long service leave become payable on termination?
Pro-rata payout is available after 7 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 1958. Resignation typically triggers payout once the 7-year mark is reached.
What's the WA pro-rata LSL formula?
WA grants 8.67 weeks at the 10-year trigger, which works out to ~0.867 weeks per year of service. After 7 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.