Holiday Calendar

New South Wales Public Holidays 2026

National holidays for Australia applicable to New South Wales.

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Total Holidays
25
Next Holiday
Anzac Day
Days Until Next
0
Year
2026
Upcoming Holiday
Anzac Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Today
DateLocal NameEnglish NameType
Jan 1, 2026
Thursday
New Year's Day New Year's Day Public
Jan 26, 2026
Monday
Australia Day Australia Day Public
Mar 2, 2026
Monday
Labour Day Labour Day Public
Mar 9, 2026
Monday
Canberra Day Canberra Day Public
Mar 9, 2026
Monday
Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day Public
Mar 9, 2026
Monday
Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day Public
Mar 9, 2026
Monday
Labour Day Labour Day Public
Apr 3, 2026
Friday
Good Friday Good Friday Public
Apr 4, 2026
Saturday
Easter Eve Holy Saturday Public
Apr 5, 2026
Sunday
Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Public
Apr 6, 2026
Monday
Easter Monday Easter Monday Public
Apr 25, 2026
Saturday
Anzac Day Anzac Day Public
Apr 27, 2026
Monday
Anzac Day Anzac Day Public
May 4, 2026
Monday
May Day May Day Public
May 4, 2026
Monday
Labour Day Labour Day Public
Jun 1, 2026
Monday
Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day Public
Jun 1, 2026
Monday
Western Australia Day Western Australia Day Public
Jun 8, 2026
Monday
King's Birthday King's Birthday Public
Aug 3, 2026
Monday
Picnic Day Picnic Day Public
Sep 28, 2026
Monday
King's Birthday King's Birthday Public
Oct 5, 2026
Monday
Labour Day Labour Day Public
Oct 5, 2026
Monday
King's Birthday King's Birthday Public
Nov 3, 2026
Tuesday
Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup Public
Dec 25, 2026
Friday
Christmas Day Christmas Day Public
Dec 28, 2026
Monday
Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day Public
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does New South Wales have in 2026?
New South Wales follows the national holiday calendar of Australia, which has 25 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in New South Wales?
The next public holiday applicable to New South Wales is Anzac Day on April 25, 2026.
Are national holidays in Australia observed in New South Wales?
Yes. All national public holidays of Australia are observed in New South Wales. Some states may also have additional regional holidays.
Are banks closed on public holidays in New South Wales?
Yes, banks and government offices in New South Wales are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in New South Wales?
New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Australia, and is therefore observed in New South Wales.
Do schools close on public holidays in New South Wales?
Yes, schools in New South Wales are generally closed on national public holidays as declared by Australia.
What currency is used in New South Wales?
The official currency of New South Wales is the same as Australia: Australian dollar.
What is the weather like in New South Wales?
Check the current 3-day weather forecast for New South Wales on our Weather page.