NAIDOC Week (first day) 2027 in Australia
There are 244 days until NAIDOC Week (first day) 2027 in Australia — Sunday, July 4, 2027.
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About NAIDOC Week (first day) 2027
NAIDOC Week (first day) 2027 falls on Sunday, July 4. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
NAIDOC Week is Australia's national week celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievement, beginning the first Sunday in July. It is an observance, not a public holiday — offices, banks and schools stay open across Australia.
NAIDOC Week (first day) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 5, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | July 4, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after NAIDOC Week (first day) 2027
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in July 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2 | Fri | Alice Springs Show Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jul 9 | Fri | Tennant Creek Show Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jul 16 | Fri | Katherine Show Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jul 23 | Fri | Darwin Show Day | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Date rule
- Begins the first Sunday in July and runs for one week
- Legal status
- National observance — not a public holiday in any state or territory
- What NAIDOC stands for
- National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee
- Origins
- 1938 Day of Mourning protest in Sydney; week-long since 1975
- Observed in
- All of Australia, with local events in cities and remote communities
Frequently asked questions
What day is NAIDOC Week (first day) in 2027?
NAIDOC Week (first day) 2027 is on Sunday, July 4, 2027.
Is NAIDOC Week (first day) a day off in 2027?
NAIDOC Week (first day) is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until NAIDOC Week (first day) 2027?
There are 244 days until NAIDOC Week (first day) 2027 (July 4, 2027) as of today.