Which states get an Anzac Day public holiday this year?
With Anzac Day falling on a weekend this year, an extra public holiday has been announced for the people of NSW.
www.sbs.com.auHere’s the latest on Anzac Day public holidays:
- New South Wales is considering an extra public holiday on the Monday after Anzac Day when the date falls on a weekend, with discussions underway with the RSL. This would apply for 2026 and 2027, aligning NSW with existing arrangements in the ACT and Western Australia.[2][3][4]
- The proposal has mixed reception: veterans groups largely support the extra day for remembrance, while some business sectors warn about wage costs and penalty rates on the holiday.[4][2]
- Other states currently differ: WA and the ACT already observe an additional Monday holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend; most other states do not, so the public holiday landscape varies by jurisdiction.[3][9]
What this means for you in Los Angeles, CA: If you’re planning travel to Australia around Anzac Day, expect NSW to potentially observe an extra long weekend on 27 April in 2026 and 2027; check the latest state announcements closer to the dates for any final decisions or modifications.[2][3][4]
Illustrative note: If the NSW plan goes ahead, it would create a three-day weekend around Anzac Day for residents of NSW in those years, similar to how WA and the ACT have structured holidays around the date.[3]
Sources:
- NSW considers extra public holiday for Anzac Day, Sunrise, 29 Jan 2026[1]
- NSW premier considering extra public holiday in April for Anzac Day, ABC News, 29 Jan 2026[2]
- Which states get an Anzac Day public holiday this year?, SBS News, 13 Feb 2026[3]
- NSW announces extra public holiday for Anzac Day weekends, 7NEWS, Feb 13, 2026[4]
- These states will miss out on an Anzac Day public holiday this year, Ground News, Feb 15, 2026[5]