Public Holidays for
Western Australia, Australia has 12 public holidays in 2026. 10 fall on weekdays, 2 on weekends.
All 12 public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Australia Day |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Labour Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25 | Saturday(weekend) | Anzac Day |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Anzac Day (substitute day) |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Western Australia Day |
| Sep 28 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday(weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Plan your time off
10 holidays fall on weekdays in 2026 — here are the best periods to extend them into long breaks using fewer leave days.
5 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 2 – Apr 6
Good Friday, Easter Monday
5 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 3 – Apr 7
Good Friday, Easter Monday
5 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 24 – Dec 28
Christmas Day, Boxing Day +1
5 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 25 – Dec 29
Christmas Day, Boxing Day +1
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 1 – Jan 4
New Year's Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 24 – Jan 27
Australia Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Feb 28 – Mar 3
Labour Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 24 – Apr 27
Anzac Day, Anzac Day (substitute day)
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 25 – Apr 28
Anzac Day, Anzac Day (substitute day)
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 30 – Jun 2
Western Australia Day
Leave entitlements in Australia
Australian full-time employees receive 4 weeks (20 days) paid annual leave per year under the National Employment Standards. Public holidays vary by state.
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