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Western Australia Public Holidays 2028

All 12 statewide dates, checked against the WA Government Gazette.

Next public holiday in Western Australia: King's Birthday on Mon 28 Sep.

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

Long weekends in Western Australia 2028

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

  1. The Christmas stretch Sat 23 Dec – Mon 1 Jan: 10 days off for 3 days of leave
  2. Easter bridge Thu 13 – Mon 17 Apr: 5 days off for 1 day of leave
  3. New Year bridge Sat 1 – Tue 4 Jan: 4 days off for 1 day of leave
  4. Labour Day bridge Fri 3 – Mon 6 Mar: 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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The planner ranks the best Western Australian combos - like 3 days of leave for 10 straight days off.

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Western Australia FAQ

How many public holidays does Western Australia have in 2028?

Western Australia has 12 statewide public holidays in 2028. 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.