New South Wales Public Holidays 2025, 2026 & 2027

Like other regions in Australia, New South Wales (NSW) observes a set of public holidays that are recognized 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 the years 2025, 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.

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
Good FridayFriday 18 AprilFriday 3 AprilFriday 26 March
Easter SaturdaySaturday 19 AprilSaturday 4 AprilSaturday 27 March
Easter SundaySunday 20 AprilSunday 5 AprilSunday 28 March
Easter MondayMonday 21 AprilMonday 6 AprilMonday 29 March
ANZAC DayFriday 25 AprilSaturday 25 AprilMonday 26 April
King’s BirthdayMonday 9 JuneMonday 8 JuneMonday 14 June
Bank Holiday**Monday 4 AugustMonday 3 AugustMonday 2 August
Labour DayMonday 6 OctoberMonday 5 OctoberMonday 4 October
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

*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.

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

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