When is Anzac Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Anzac Day 2026 is on Sat 25 Apr 2026 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
Also Mon 27 Apr 2026: Anzac Day (additional day) (a public holiday in New South Wales, Western Australia and Australian Capital Territory) - 2027Anzac Day 2027 is on Sun 25 Apr 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off) in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Australian Capital Territory.
Also Mon 26 Apr 2027: Anzac Day (additional day) (a public holiday in New South Wales, Western Australia and Australian Capital Territory)
Also Mon 26 Apr 2027: Anzac Day (observed) (a public holiday in Queensland and Northern Territory)
It is a public holiday in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory, on different dates.
Anzac Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
April
2027
April
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Anzac Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Anzac DayBook 1 day offGet 3 days off in a rowDatesFri 24 Apr – Sun 26 Apr 2026Book offFri 24 Apr 2026Value3× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Anzac Day & Anzac Day (additional day)Book 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 23 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027Book offFri 23 Apr 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Anzac Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Anzac Day is a public holiday in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory, on different dates.
What day is Anzac Day 2026?
Anzac Day 2026 is on Sat 25 Apr 2026 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
How can I get the most days off around Anzac Day 2026?
Book off Fri 24 Apr 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 3 days off in a row, Fri 24 Apr – Sun 26 Apr 2026.
What day is Anzac Day 2027?
Anzac Day 2027 is on Sun 25 Apr 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off) in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Australian Capital Territory.
How can I get the most days off around Anzac Day 2027?
Book off Fri 23 Apr 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 23 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027.
Other Australia holidays
New Year's DayAustralia DayLabour DayAdelaide Cup DayEight Hours DayCanberra DayGood FridayEaster SaturdayEaster SundayEaster MondayAnzac DayMay DayWestern Australia DayReconciliation DayKing's BirthdayPicnic DayFriday before AFL Grand FinalMelbourne CupChristmas DayBoxing DayProclamation Day
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