Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2027 in Australia
There are 326 days until Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2027 in Australia — Friday, September 24, 2027.
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About Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2027
Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2027 falls on Friday, September 24. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, September 26.
The Friday before the AFL Grand Final is a Victorian public holiday, usually the last Friday in September. Introduced in 2015, it gives the whole state a day off for the parade and buildup before Australian football's championship game.
Friday before the AFL Grand Final in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 25, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | September 24, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2027
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in September 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Friday, September 24, 2027
- Date rule
- The Friday before the AFL Grand Final — usually the last Friday in September, proclaimed annually
- Legal status
- Victorian public holiday, statewide
- First held
- 2015, under Premier Daniel Andrews' Labor government
- The event
- AFL Grand Final parade Friday; the championship game follows on Saturday at the MCG
- Also called
- AFL Grand Final Eve, Grand Final Friday
Frequently asked questions
What day is Friday before the AFL Grand Final in 2027?
Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2027 is on Friday, September 24, 2027.
Is Friday before the AFL Grand Final a day off in 2027?
Friday before the AFL Grand Final is a state/territory holiday in the states and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2027?
There are 326 days until Friday before the AFL Grand Final 2027 (September 24, 2027) as of today.