Western Australia public holidays 2026 and 2027: dates and substitute days

Reviewed 5 November 2026

The Western Australian Government’s public holidays page lists, for 2027: New Year's Day (Friday 1 January 2027), Australia Day (Tuesday 26 January 2027), Labour Day (Monday 1 March 2027), Good Friday (Friday 26 March 2027), Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 March 2027), Easter Monday (Monday 29 March 2027), Anzac Day (Sunday 25 April 2027; additional day Monday 26 April 2027), Western Australia Day (Monday 7 June 2027), Christmas Day (Saturday 25 December 2027; additional day Monday 27 December 2027), Boxing Day (Sunday 26 December 2027; additional day Tuesday 28 December 2027). Also listed, with limits: King's Birthday (Monday 27 September 2027). Some regional areas in WA hold the King’s Birthday public holiday on an alternative date; those 2027 dates had not been published when we checked on 5 November 2026.

Western Australia public holidays 2026 and 2027

Western Australia public holidays in 2026 and 2027, with substitute or additional days
Holiday20262027Substitute or additional dayApplies to and notes
New Year's DayThursday 1 January 2026Friday 1 January 2027—Statewide, full day.
Australia DayMonday 26 January 2026Tuesday 26 January 2027—Statewide, full day.
Labour DayMonday 2 March 2026Monday 1 March 2027—Statewide, full day.
Good FridayFriday 3 April 2026Friday 26 March 2027—Statewide, full day.
Easter SundaySunday 5 April 2026Sunday 28 March 2027—Statewide, full day.
Easter MondayMonday 6 April 2026Monday 29 March 2027—Statewide, full day.
Anzac DaySaturday 25 April 2026Sunday 25 April 2027Monday 27 April 2026; Monday 26 April 2027Statewide, full day.
Western Australia DayMonday 1 June 2026Monday 7 June 2027—Statewide, full day.
King's BirthdayMonday 28 September 2026Monday 27 September 2027—Some regional areas in WA hold the King’s Birthday public holiday on an alternative date; those 2027 dates had not been published when we checked on 5 November 2026.
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026Saturday 25 December 2027Monday 27 December 2027Statewide, full day.
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December 2026Sunday 26 December 2027Monday 28 December 2026; Tuesday 28 December 2027Statewide, full day.

Dates are as the Western Australia sources print them; “Substitute or additional day” lists the extra days in 2026 and 2027, and “Applies to and notes” says when a holiday is not statewide or not a full day.

Substitute days: the rule, in the source’s words

Under the Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (version as at 28 October 2026), and as the official sources word it:

“When New Year’s Day, Anzac Day, or Christmas Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday the next following Monday is also a public holiday and bank holiday. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday the next following Monday is also a public holiday and bank holiday. When Boxing Day falls on a Sunday or Monday the next following Tuesday is also a public holiday and bank holiday.”
Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (WA), Second Schedule
“Australia Day (26th January or, when that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the first Monday following the 26th January).”
Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (WA), Second Schedule

King’s Birthday: some regional areas use another date

The Western Australian Government’s page lists Monday 27 September 2027 for the rest of the state.

“Some regional areas in WA will hold the King's Birthday 2027 public holiday on an alternative date to coincide with a significant date or event for that area. The dates for 2027 will be published when known.”
Western Australian Government, Public holidays in Western Australia, Regional public holidays
“In these regional areas, the alternative public holiday is observed instead of the public holiday observed in the rest of WA. The date on which the public holiday is observed in the rest of WA is not a public holiday in these regions.”
Western Australian Government, Public holidays in Western Australia, Regional public holidays
“Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (day to be appointed for each year by proclamation published in the Government Gazette at least 3 weeks before the day so appointed).”
Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (WA), Second Schedule

Easter Saturday is not in the 2027 list

The page’s table for 2026 and 2027 lists Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Easter Saturday appears only in the table for 2028 and 2029, with this note:

“* New public holidays from 2028.”
Western Australian Government, Public holidays in Western Australia, 2028 and 2029 table

Changes from 2028

The 2027 dates in the table are not affected.

“The Public and Bank Holiday Amendment Act 2026 has made changes to WA’s public holiday schedule. These changes will commence in 2028.”
Western Australian Government, Public holidays in Western Australia, Changes to public holidays from 2028
“Labour Day will move to the second Monday in March (except during State Election years, when it will be held on the third Monday in March); WA Day will move to the second Monday in November; the King’s Birthday public holiday will be moved to the second Monday in June; Easter Saturday will be a public holiday; and Show Day will be a new public holiday to be set by proclamation to coincide with the first Monday of the September/October school holidays.”
Western Australian Government, Public holidays in Western Australia, Changes to public holidays from 2028

Other Australian states and territories

All Australian pages are listed on the Australia hub.

Other countries' holiday lists: UK bank holidays 2027, Canada statutory holidays 2027.

Frequently asked questions

What are the WA public holidays in 2027?

The Western Australian Government’s public holidays page lists, for 2027: New Year's Day (Friday 1 January 2027), Australia Day (Tuesday 26 January 2027), Labour Day (Monday 1 March 2027), Good Friday (Friday 26 March 2027), Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 March 2027), Easter Monday (Monday 29 March 2027), Anzac Day (Sunday 25 April 2027; additional day Monday 26 April 2027), Western Australia Day (Monday 7 June 2027), Christmas Day (Saturday 25 December 2027; additional day Monday 27 December 2027), Boxing Day (Sunday 26 December 2027; additional day Tuesday 28 December 2027). Also listed, with limits: King's Birthday (Monday 27 September 2027). Some regional areas in WA hold the King’s Birthday public holiday on an alternative date; those 2027 dates had not been published when we checked on 5 November 2026.

Is the King’s Birthday on the same day across Western Australia in 2027?

Not necessarily. The Western Australian Government’s page lists Monday 27 September 2027 and says: “Some regional areas in WA will hold the King's Birthday 2027 public holiday on an alternative date to coincide with a significant date or event for that area. The dates for 2027 will be published when known.” It also says: “In these regional areas, the alternative public holiday is observed instead of the public holiday observed in the rest of WA. The date on which the public holiday is observed in the rest of WA is not a public holiday in these regions.” The Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (version as at 28 October 2026) provides for the day: “Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (day to be appointed for each year by proclamation published in the Government Gazette at least 3 weeks before the day so appointed).”

What happens in Western Australia when Christmas Day, Boxing Day or Anzac Day falls on a weekend?

In 2027, 25 December is a Saturday and 26 December a Sunday, and 25 April is a Sunday. The Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (version as at 28 October 2026) provides: “When New Year’s Day, Anzac Day, or Christmas Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday the next following Monday is also a public holiday and bank holiday. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday the next following Monday is also a public holiday and bank holiday. When Boxing Day falls on a Sunday or Monday the next following Tuesday is also a public holiday and bank holiday.” The Western Australian Government’s page lists Sunday 25 April 2027; additional day Monday 26 April 2027 for Anzac Day, Saturday 25 December 2027; additional day Monday 27 December 2027 for Christmas Day and Sunday 26 December 2027; additional day Tuesday 28 December 2027 for Boxing Day.

Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in Western Australia in 2027?

The Western Australian Government’s page lists Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday for 2027 and no Easter Saturday. Its table for 2028 and 2029 shows Easter Saturday with a note: “* New public holidays from 2028.”

What changes to Western Australia’s public holidays start in 2028?

The Western Australian Government’s page says: “The Public and Bank Holiday Amendment Act 2026 has made changes to WA’s public holiday schedule. These changes will commence in 2028.” It lists the changes: “Labour Day will move to the second Monday in March (except during State Election years, when it will be held on the third Monday in March); WA Day will move to the second Monday in November; the King’s Birthday public holiday will be moved to the second Monday in June; Easter Saturday will be a public holiday; and Show Day will be a new public holiday to be set by proclamation to coincide with the first Monday of the September/October school holidays.” The 2027 dates in the table are those printed for 2027 in the page’s 2026 and 2027 table.

Which Act sets the Western Australian public holidays?

The Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (version as at 28 October 2026), whose Second Schedule lists the days. For Australia Day it provides: “Australia Day (26th January or, when that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the first Monday following the 26th January).” The copy of the Act we read was the Official Version as at 28 October 2026.

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Sources

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