Easter Monday 2027 in Australia
Easter Monday 2027 in Australia is on
Monday, March 29, 2027
147 days away
There are 147 days until Easter Monday 2027 in Australia — Monday, March 29, 2027.
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About Easter Monday 2027
Easter Monday 2027 falls on Monday, March 29. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, March 27.
Easter Monday, the day after Easter Sunday, is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory. Government offices, banks, schools and many businesses close, capping a four-day national Easter weekend that has no U.S. equivalent.
Easter Monday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 6, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | March 29, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Easter Monday 2027
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Jun 14, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in March 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 | Tue | King Island Show | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 8 | Mon | Canberra Day | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 8 | Mon | Adelaide Cup Day | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 21 | Sun | Harmony Week / Harmony Day | Observance |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday | National public holiday |
| Mar 27 | Sat | Easter Saturday | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 30 | Tue | Easter Tuesday | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, March 29, 2027
- Date rule
- The Monday after Easter Sunday (late March to late April)
- Legal status
- Public holiday in all Australian states and territories; guaranteed under the Fair Work Act
- Origin
- Medieval Easter Week custom, formalized via Britain's Bank Holidays Act 1871
- Traditions
- AFL Easter Monday game, Stawell Gift finals, Oakbank races, Sydney Royal Easter Show
- U.S. comparison
- Not a holiday in the United States; U.S. markets and offices operate normally
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Monday in 2027?
Easter Monday 2027 is on Monday, March 29, 2027.
Is Easter Monday a day off in 2027?
Easter Monday is a national public holiday across Australia, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Easter Monday 2027?
There are 147 days until Easter Monday 2027 (March 29, 2027) as of today.