Western Australia Day 2026 in Australia
Western Australia Day 2026 in Australia is on
Monday, June 1, 2026
154 days ago
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About Western Australia Day 2026
Western Australia Day 2026 falls on Monday, June 1. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 30.
Western Australia Day is a public holiday on the first Monday in June, observed only in Western Australia. Known as Foundation Day until 2012, it marks the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829 and gives the state a long weekend.
Western Australia Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 1, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | June 7, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Western Australia Day 2026
- Jun 8, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
Other holidays in June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | Mon | Reconciliation Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jun 8 | Mon | King's Birthday | National public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, June 1, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in June
- Legal status
- Public holiday in Western Australia only
- Commemorates
- Founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829 and the state as a whole
- First observed
- Marked as Foundation Day from 1833
- Renamed
- Changed from Foundation Day to Western Australia Day in 2012
Frequently asked questions
What day is Western Australia Day in 2026?
Western Australia Day 2026 is on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Is Western Australia Day a day off in 2026?
Western Australia Day 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 Western Australia Day 2026?
Western Australia Day 2026 was 154 days ago, on June 1, 2026.