NSW Public Holidays 2027 & Best Days to Take Off

Book 1 day, get 5 off.

Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 and you're free from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027. New South Wales has 14 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.

2027 at a glance

New Year's Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Mon 4 Jan 2027Australia Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Sat 23 Jan 2027 to Tue 26 Jan 2027Good Friday & Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday: book 1 day, get 5 days off, Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027Anzac Day & Anzac Day (additional day): book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 23 Apr 2027 to Mon 26 Apr 2027King's Birthday: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 11 Jun 2027 to Mon 14 Jun 2027Labour Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 1 Oct 2027 to Mon 4 Oct 2027Christmas Day & Boxing Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Boxing Day (observed): book 1 day, get 5 days off, Fri 24 Dec 2027 to Tue 28 Dec 2027Christmas Day & Boxing Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Boxing Day (observed) & New Year's Day: book 3 days, get 10 days off, Sat 25 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028New Year's Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 31 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028

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  • 5 leave days give you 22 days off in 5 breaks
  • 10 leave days give you 40 days off in 10 breaks
  • 15 leave days give you 55 days off in 15 breaks
  • 20 leave days give you 70 days off in 20 breaks
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The August Bank Holiday is for banks and some financial institutions only; it is not a public holiday. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.

New Year's Day

Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Mon 4 Jan 2027
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 10 Jan 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan 2027

Australia Day

Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Mon 25 Jan 2027
Fri 22 Jan – Sun 31 Jan 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Fri 22 Jan – Fri 29 Jan 2027

Good Friday & Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday

Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 · 5 days off
Book off: Thu 25 Mar 2027
Fri 19 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 · 11 days off
Book off: Fri 19 Mar – Thu 25 Mar 2027

Anzac Day & Anzac Day (additional day)

Fri 23 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 23 Apr 2027
Sat 17 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 19 Apr – Fri 23 Apr 2027

King's Birthday

Fri 11 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 11 Jun 2027
Sat 5 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 7 Jun – Fri 11 Jun 2027

Labour Day

Fri 1 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 1 Oct 2027
Sat 25 Sep – Mon 4 Oct 2027 · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 27 Sep – Fri 1 Oct 2027

Christmas Day & Boxing Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Boxing Day (observed)

Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 · 5 days off
Book off: Fri 24 Dec 2027
Sat 18 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 · 11 days off
Book off: Mon 20 Dec – Fri 24 Dec 2027

Christmas Day & Boxing Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Boxing Day (observed) & New Year's Day

Sat 25 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028 · 10 days off
Book off: Wed 29 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027
Thu 23 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028 · 12 days off
Book off: Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027

New Year's Day

Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028 · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 31 Dec 2027
Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Sun 9 Jan 2028 · 10 days off
Book off: Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Fri 7 Jan 2028

All NSW public holidays 2027

DateHolidayType
Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's DayNational
Tue 26 Jan 2027Australia DayNational
Fri 26 Mar 2027Good FridayNational
Sat 27 Mar 2027 weekendEaster SaturdayState
Sun 28 Mar 2027 weekendEaster SundayState
Mon 29 Mar 2027Easter MondayNational
Sun 25 Apr 2027 weekendAnzac DayState
Mon 26 Apr 2027Anzac Day (additional day)State
Mon 14 Jun 2027King's BirthdayState
Mon 2 Aug 2027Bank Holiday
Banks and some financial institutions only. Not a public holiday.		Not a public holiday
Mon 4 Oct 2027Labour DayState
Sat 25 Dec 2027 weekendChristmas DayNational
Sun 26 Dec 2027 weekendBoxing DayState
Mon 27 Dec 2027Christmas Day (observed)National
Tue 28 Dec 2027Boxing Day (observed)National

In 2027, Anzac Day is on Sun 25 Apr 2027, Christmas Day is on Sat 25 Dec 2027 and Boxing Day is on Sun 26 Dec 2027. When Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend, NSW adds an extra public holiday on the next Monday or Tuesday. Rows in grey are listed for reference and not counted as days off. Checked against the official source: nsw.gov.au. Published 2026 and 2027 dates (NSW Government, Public Holidays Act 2010).

FAQ

How many public holidays does New South Wales have in 2027?

New South Wales has 14 public holidays in 2027 that give a full day off, plus 1 other day listed in the table (Bank Holiday) that is not counted as a full day off for everyone. Checked against the official source: nsw.gov.au. Published 2026 and 2027 dates (NSW Government, Public Holidays Act 2010).

What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in New South Wales?

In 2027, Anzac Day is on Sun 25 Apr 2027, Christmas Day is on Sat 25 Dec 2027 and Boxing Day is on Sun 26 Dec 2027. When Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend, NSW adds an extra public holiday on the next Monday or Tuesday.

How can I get the longest break in New South Wales in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?

Book off Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027 (5 leave days) for 12 days off in a row, Thu 23 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028.

What is the best long weekend in New South Wales in 2027?

Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027.

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