Good Friday 2027 in Australia
Good Friday 2027 in Australia is on
Friday, March 26, 2027
144 days away
There are 144 days until Good Friday 2027 in Australia — Friday, March 26, 2027.
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About Good Friday 2027
Good Friday 2027 falls on Friday, March 26. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, March 28.
Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory. It is one of the quietest days on the Australian calendar: most stores must close by law in several states, and nearly all workers get a paid day off.
Good Friday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 3, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Good Friday 2027
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- 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 27 | Sat | Easter Saturday | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday | National public holiday |
| Mar 30 | Tue | Easter Tuesday | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Friday, March 26, 2027
- Date rule
- Friday before Easter Sunday (late March to late April)
- Legal status
- Public holiday in all 6 states and both territories
- Who gets it off
- Nearly all employees, with paid leave or penalty rates under the Fair Work Act
- Trading
- Restricted trading day in NSW, QLD, SA and WA — most large stores must close
- Part of
- Four-day Easter long weekend, Good Friday through Easter Monday
Frequently asked questions
What day is Good Friday in 2027?
Good Friday 2027 is on Friday, March 26, 2027.
Is Good Friday a day off in 2027?
Good Friday is a national public holiday across Australia, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Good Friday 2027?
There are 144 days until Good Friday 2027 (March 26, 2027) as of today.