When is Easter 2027 in Australia?

Good Friday 2027 is 26 March, Easter Monday is 29 March. That's an early Easter — about a week earlier than most years. Tasmania also observes Easter Tuesday 30 March, giving a 5-day weekend in that state.

Is Australia Day a long weekend in 2027?

No. Australia Day falls on Tuesday 26 January 2027, so it's a single-day midweek public holiday rather than a long weekend.

When is the ANZAC Day long weekend in 2027?

ANZAC Day falls on Sunday 25 April 2027. Most states observe Monday 26 April as a substitute public holiday, giving a 3-day long weekend in NSW, QLD, WA, ACT and NT.

long weekends Australia 2027

by megan walsh·23 april 2026

every long weekend of 2027, including an early Easter (26-29 March) and an ANZAC Day long weekend in most states. start planning now — the best getaway rates go quickly.

Labour Day long weekend (WA)

Saturday 27 February – Monday 1 March

March long weekend (VIC, SA, TAS, ACT)

VIC / SA / TAS / ACT

Saturday 6 – Monday 8 March

Labour Day in VIC; Canberra Day in ACT; Adelaide Cup Day in SA.

Easter long weekend

nationwide

Friday 26 – Monday 29 March

4-day weekend nationwide. Tasmania also observes Easter Tuesday (30 March), giving a 5-day weekend.

ANZAC Day long weekend

NSW / QLD / WA / ACT / NT

Saturday 24 – Monday 26 April

ANZAC Day falls on Sunday in 2027. Monday 26 April is observed in most states.

May Day long weekend (QLD, NT)

QLD / NT

Saturday 1 – Monday 3 May

Reconciliation Day long weekend (ACT)

ACT

Saturday 29 – Monday 31 May

ACT-only long weekend.

WA Day long weekend

Saturday 5 – Monday 7 June

King's Birthday long weekend (most of Australia)

NSW / VIC / SA / TAS / ACT / NT

Saturday 12 – Monday 14 June

King's Birthday long weekend (WA)

Saturday 25 – Monday 27 September

October long weekend (NSW, SA, ACT, QLD)

NSW / SA / ACT / QLD

Saturday 2 – Monday 4 October

Labour Day in NSW, SA and ACT; King's Birthday in QLD.

Christmas and Boxing Day

nationwide

Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December

Christmas Day (Sat, observed Mon 27 Dec) + Boxing Day (Sun, observed Tue 28 Dec) creates an extended weekend.

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dates sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman 2027 public holidays list. some states observe additional local public holidays (e.g. show days, cup days, regional events) that are not shown here. always check with your employer or state authority before making firm plans.