Western Australia Public Holidays 2025, 2026 & 2027

Like other regions in Australia, Western Australia (WA) observes a set of public holidays that are recognized throughout the state. Here’s what you need to know about the WA’s public holidays for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027:

Western Australia does not observe Daylight Savings Time.

Keep these dates and arrangements in mind, ensuring you’re always on local time and aware of the region’s public holidays.

HolidayDate in 2025Date in 2026Date in 2027
New Year’s DayWednesday 1 JanuaryThursday 1 JanuaryFriday 1 January
Australia DayMonday 27 JanuaryMonday 26 JanuaryTuesday 26 January
Labour DayMonday 3 MarchMonday 2 MarchMonday 1 March
Good FridayFriday 18 AprilFriday 3 AprilFriday 26 March
Easter Sunday*Sunday 20 AprilSunday 5 AprilSunday 28 March
Easter MondayMonday 21 AprilMonday 6 AprilMonday 29 March
ANZAC DayFriday 25 AprilSaturday 25 April & Monday 27 AprilSunday 25 April Monday 26 April 
Western Australia DayMonday 2 JuneMonday 1 JuneMonday 7 June
King’s Birthday**Monday 29 SeptemberMonday 28 SeptemberMonday 27 September
Christmas DayThursday 25 DecemberFriday 25 DecemberSaturday 25 December & Monday 27 December
Boxing DayFriday 26 DecemberSaturday 26 December & Monday 28 DecemberSunday 26 December & Tuesday 28 December

*Easter Sunday was established as a public holiday in Western Australia in February 2022. Visit the WA Government’s Easter Sunday public holiday page for more information.
**This public holiday was previously known as the Queen’s Birthday and will now known be as the King’s Birthday.

The information provided above regarding the WA’s public holidays is sourced from the official WA Government website at: 
https://www.wa.gov.au/service/employment/workplace-agreements/public-holidays-western-australia

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