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Western Australia Public Holidays 2026

All 13 statewide dates, checked against the WA Government Gazette.

Next public holiday in Western Australia: Christmas Day on Fri 25 Dec.

  1. Thu
    New Year's Day
  2. Mon
    Australia Day
  3. Mon
    Labour Day
  4. Fri
    Good Friday
  5. Sun
    Easter Sunday
  6. Mon
    Easter Monday
  7. Sat
    Anzac Day
  8. Mon
    Anzac Day (additional day)
  9. Mon
    Western Australia Day
  10. Mon
    King's Birthday
  11. Fri
    Christmas Day
  12. Sat
    Boxing Day
  13. Mon
    Boxing Day (additional day)

Long weekends in Western Australia 2026

The best-value dates once public holidays and weekends line up.

  1. The Christmas stretch Fri 25 Dec – Sun 3 Jan: 10 days off for 3 days of leave
  2. Easter bridge Thu 2 – Mon 6 Apr: 5 days off for 1 day of leave
  3. New Year bridge Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan: 4 days off for 1 day of leave
  4. Australia Day bridge Fri 23 – Mon 26 Jan: 4 days off for 1 day of leave
Plan WA long weekends

A few regional WA councils observe King's Birthday on a different, locally chosen date, proclaimed each year.

Spotted a wrong date? Report it and we will check it against the gazette.

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Western Australia FAQ

How many public holidays does Western Australia have in 2026?

Western Australia has 13 statewide public holidays in 2026. The full list above is generated from WA's holiday rules and checked against official government data.

Why is WA's King's Birthday in September?

WA Day already sits in June, so Western Australia pushes the King's Birthday to late September. The exact Monday is proclaimed each year - we update as soon as it is.

Does WA get a substitute for a weekend Anzac Day?

Yes. When 25 April falls on a Saturday or Sunday, WA declares the following Monday a public holiday as well.