New Year's Day 2027
The first public holiday of the year, observed in every state and territory. When 1 January lands on a weekend, most jurisdictions move or add the day off on the following Monday.
In 2027, New Year's Day falls on Fri 1 Jan.
New Year's Day 2027: dates by state
- New Year's DayAll states and territories
Turn it into a proper break
The long weekend planner ranks the best ways to point a few days of annual leave at new year's day and every other 2027 holiday.
Open the planner for 2027New Year's Day FAQ
When is New Year's Day in 2027?
New Year's Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027 (all states).
Is New Year's Day a public holiday, and where?
Yes, in every Australian state and territory. The first public holiday of the year, observed in every state and territory. When 1 January lands on a weekend, most jurisdictions move or add the day off on the following Monday.
Does New Year's Day 2027 make a long weekend?
Yes: with the surrounding weekend it gives you 3 days off in a row (Fri 1 – Sun 3 Jan), before spending any annual leave. The long weekend planner shows how far a few days of leave stretch it.