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Western Australia Public Holidays 2027

All 14 statewide dates, checked against the WA Government Gazette.

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

  1. Fri
    New Year's Day
  2. Tue
    Australia Day
  3. Mon
    Labour Day
  4. Fri
    Good Friday
  5. Sun
    Easter Sunday
  6. Mon
    Easter Monday
  7. Sun
    Anzac Day
  8. Mon
    Anzac Day (additional day)
  9. Mon
    Western Australia Day
  10. Mon
    King's Birthday provisional
    Proclaimed each year by the WA Government; usually late September
  11. Sat
    Christmas Day
  12. Sun
    Boxing Day
  13. Mon
    Christmas Day (additional day)
  14. Tue
    Boxing Day (additional day)

Long weekends in Western Australia 2027

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

  1. The Christmas stretch Sat 25 Dec – Mon 3 Jan: 10 days off for 3 days of leave
  2. Easter bridge Thu 25 – Mon 29 Mar: 5 days off for 1 day of leave
  3. New Year bridge Fri 1 – Mon 4 Jan: 4 days off for 1 day of leave
  4. Australia Day bridge Sat 23 – Tue 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 2027?

Western Australia has 14 statewide public holidays in 2027. 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.