Australia Public Holiday Planner
See public holidays by state and territory for 2025 and 2026. Includes state-specific holidays and leave maximiser tips to get the most time off.
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New South Wales - 2026
10 public holidays
National Public Holidays
New Year's DayThu, 1 Jan
Australia DayMon, 26 Jan
Good FridayFri, 3 Apr
Easter SaturdaySat, 4 Apr
Easter MondayMon, 6 Apr
ANZAC DaySat, 25 Apr
Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec
Boxing DaySat, 26 Dec
State-Specific: Queen's Birthday
Queen's Birthday (June)Mon, 15 Jun
State/Territory-Specific Holidays
Bank Holiday (NSW) - Financial sector only
Leave Maximiser Tips
Here's how to get the most days off with minimal leave taken:
- +Take 3 days around Easter (Good Fri + Sat + Mon = 4 days off)
- +Take 1 day before ANZAC (Fri) if it falls on Sat: 3 days off
- +Take Christmas Eve: bridges to 4-day break
Important Notes
- *Some holidays vary by region. Confirm with your employer.
- *If a public holiday falls on a weekend, there may be a substitute day on Monday (varies by state).
- *Banking and financial sectors may have different holiday rules.
- *Emergency services and essential services may not observe all public holidays.
- *Retail may require shift penalties rather than the day off.
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