Public holidays in Western Australia

The 11 public holidays in Western Australia are New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day, Western Australia Day, Queen’s Birthday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Public holidays in Western Australia – 2025 to 2027
2025 2026 2027
New Year’s Day Wednesday 1 January Thursday 1 January Friday 1 January
Australia Day Monday 27 January Monday 26 January Tuesday 26 January
Labour Day Monday 3 March Monday 2 March Monday 1 March
Good Friday Friday 18 April Friday 3 April Friday 26 March
Easter Sunday Sunday 20 April * Sunday 5 April * Sunday 28 March *
Easter Monday Monday 21 April Monday 6 April Monday 29 March
Anzac Day Friday 25 April Saturday 25 April
& Monday 27 April		 Saturday 25 April
& Monday 26 April
Western Australia Day Monday 2 June Monday 1 June Monday 7 June
King’s Birthday Monday 29 September Monday 28 September Monday 27 September
Christmas Day Thursday 25 December Friday 25 December Saturday 25 December &
Monday 27 December
Boxing Day Friday 26 December Saturday 26 December
& Monday 28 December		 Saturday 26 December
& Monday 28 December

 

  • 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.
  • When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday the next following Monday is also a public holiday, and when Boxing Day falls on a Sunday or Monday the next following Tuesday is also a public holiday.

School term and school holiday dates for WA are on the Department of Education website.

Earlier dates for public holidays can be found on the Previous years public holiday dates page.

Employment entitlements for public holidays

Employment entitlements for public holidays will vary based on an employee’s award coverage and employment arrangements.