When is Easter Saturday 2026 and 2027?

2026Easter Saturday 2026 is on Sat 4 Apr 2026 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
2027Easter Saturday 2027 is on Sat 27 Mar 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).

It is a public holiday in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.

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Easter Saturday 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.

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The best break around Easter Saturday

Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.

Best break 2026Good Friday & Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter MondayBook 1 day offGet 5 days off in a rowDatesThu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr 2026Book offThu 2 Apr 2026Value5× your leaveShow in calendar
Best break 2027Good Friday & Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter MondayBook 1 day offGet 5 days off in a rowDatesThu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027Book offThu 25 Mar 2027Value5× your leaveShow in calendar

Questions and answers

Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in Australia?

Yes. Easter Saturday is a public holiday in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.

What day is Easter Saturday 2026?

Easter Saturday 2026 is on Sat 4 Apr 2026 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).

How can I get the most days off around Easter Saturday 2026?

Book off Thu 2 Apr 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 5 days off in a row, Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr 2026.

What day is Easter Saturday 2027?

Easter Saturday 2027 is on Sat 27 Mar 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).

How can I get the most days off around Easter Saturday 2027?

Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 5 days off in a row, Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027.