New South Wales Public Holidays
Every NSW date for 2026 and 2027, checked against the NSW Government Gazette.
Next public holiday in New South Wales: Labour Day on Mon 5 Oct.
New South Wales public holidays 2026
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- Mon Bank Holiday restrictedBanks and some financial institutions only
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Full 2026 guide: dates, notes and the calendar view.
Some NSW councils also declare local event days (often half-days) for their show or race meeting; they are announced council by council each year.
New South Wales public holidays 2027
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Best NSW long weekends, 2027
- The Christmas stretch
- Easter bridge
- New Year bridge
- Australia Day bridge
New South Wales FAQ
How many public holidays does New South Wales have in 2026?
New South Wales has 12 statewide public holidays in 2026. The full list above is generated from NSW's holiday rules and checked against the NSW Government Gazette.
Why is Labour Day in October in NSW?
Every state picks its own Labour Day. NSW goes with the first Monday in October; Victoria and Tasmania do March, Queensland does May. Same holiday, different calendar.
Does NSW get a day off when Anzac Day lands on a weekend?
No. Anzac Day stays on 25 April in NSW regardless of the day, so a weekend Anzac Day is just a weekend - with a dawn service.