New Year's Day 2028
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 2028, New Year's Day falls on Sat 1 Jan in VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, ACT; the full dates by state are below.
New Year's Day 2028: dates by state
- New Year's DayVIC / NSW / QLD / WA / ACT
- New Year's Day (additional day)VIC / NSW / QLD / WA / ACT
- New Year's Day (observed)SA / TAS / NT
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 2028 holiday.
Open the planner for 2028New Year's Day FAQ
When is New Year's Day in 2028?
New Year's Day: Sat 1 Jan 2028 (VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, ACT). New Year's Day (additional day): Mon 3 Jan 2028 (VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, ACT). New Year's Day (observed): Mon 3 Jan 2028 (SA, TAS, NT).
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 2028 make a long weekend?
Yes: with the surrounding weekend it gives you 3 days off in a row (Sat 1 – Mon 3 Jan), before spending any annual leave. The long weekend planner shows how far a few days of leave stretch it.