NSW premier considering extra public holiday in April for Anzac Day
New South Wales residents could get an extra public holiday in April with Anzac Day falling on a weekend in 2026 and 2027.
www.abc.net.auHere’s the latest on Anzac Day public holidays:
- In New South Wales, authorities announced an extra public holiday for Anzac Day in 2026 and 2027 when the day falls on a weekend, creating a long weekend. This is the most significant recent development, with discussions led by the NSW government and consultations with the RSL.[3][4]
- Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory already provide an additional public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend, and NSW followed suit for 2026 and 2027, extending the long weekend to residents there.[5][3]
- Other states retain their existing arrangements, meaning Anzac Day observances and related public holiday dates vary by state and territory in 2026 and 2027.[8][3]
- For workplace entitlements and exact dates by state, you can check the Fair Work Ombudsman’s guidance, which lists state-by-state public holiday dates and related entitlements for 2026.[8]
Notes:
- Anzac Day is celebrated nationwide on April 25, with services and remembrance ceremonies across states, but only NSW, WA, and the ACT have recently announced or enacted an extra public holiday when the day falls on a weekend.[7][3][5]
- If you’re planning travel or events, verify local council hours and any impact on services, as some councils adjust operating hours around the public holidays in late April 2026 and 2027.[10]
Would you like a concise state-by-state calendar for 2026 and 2027, or guidance on how this affects work schedules in Lisbon? I can pull exact date details for each state if you’d like.
Citations:
- NSW extra Anzac Day holiday on weekends (2026, 2027)[4][3]
- WA/ACT practice and NSW alignment[3][5]
- State variations and 2026/2027 planning[7][8]