New Year's Day 2027 in Australia
New Year's Day 2027 in Australia is on
Friday, January 1, 2027
60 days away
There are 60 days until New Year's Day 2027 in Australia — Friday, January 1, 2027.
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About New Year's Day 2027
New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday, January 1. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, January 3.
New Year's Day, January 1, is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory. Banks, government offices and most businesses close, and when it falls on a weekend the following Monday becomes a holiday as well.
New Year's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after New Year's Day 2027
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Jun 14, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6 | Wed | Devonport Cup | State/territory holiday |
| Jan 26 | Tue | Australia Day | National public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Date rule
- January 1
- Observed rule
- Falls on a weekend: following Monday is a holiday (additional day in most states; substitute in Tasmania)
- Legal status
- Public holiday in all six states and both territories
- Who gets it off
- Most employees; those working typically earn penalty rates under the Fair Work system
- Season
- Mid-summer in Australia, during the long school vacation
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Is New Year's Day a day off in 2027?
New Year's Day is a national public holiday across Australia, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until New Year's Day 2027?
There are 60 days until New Year's Day 2027 (January 1, 2027) as of today.