Like other regions in Australia, New South Wales (NSW) observes a set of public holidays that are recognised throughout the state. Additionally, NSW aligns its Daylight Saving arrangements with several other Australian states. Here’s what you need to know about the NSW’s public holidays and Daylight Saving time for 2026 and 2027:
Daylight Saving Time in NSW: New South Wales follows Daylight Saving Time practices that are consistent in the ACT, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. Specifically:
- The Daylight Saving period in NSW begins on the first Sunday in October and concludes on the first Sunday in April. Keep these dates and arrangements in mind, ensuring you’re always on local time and aware of the region’s public holidays.
| Holiday | Date in 2026 | Date in 2027 |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday 1 January | Friday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January | Tuesday 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April | Friday 26 March |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April | Saturday 27 March |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | Sunday 28 March |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | Monday 29 March |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April*** | Sunday 25 April |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 8 June | Monday 14 June |
| Bank Holiday** | Monday 3 August | Monday 2 August |
| Labour Day | Monday 5 October | Monday 4 October |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December | Saturday 25 December & Monday 27 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December & Monday 28 December | Sunday 26 December & Tuesday 28 December |
*From 31.12.11 the Holiday Act provides for an extra public holiday to be added when New Year’s Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend.
** Applies to banks and certain financial institutions, see the Retail Trading Act 2008.
*** There will also be an additional public holiday on the Monday 27th of April, as the original date falls onto a Saturday.
The information provided above regarding NSW’s public holidays and Daylight Saving Time is sourced from the official NSW Government website at:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/public-holidays