Western Australia holidays 2026
Western Australia has 11 public holidays in 2026: 7 national public holidays and 4 Western Australia-specific holidays. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
National public holidays observed in Western Australia
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day National public holiday | — | |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Australia Day National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day National public holiday | Mon, Apr 27 | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day National public holiday | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day National public holiday | Mon, Dec 28 |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in Western Australia
Public holidays in Western Australia that the rest of Australia does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 | Mon | Labour Day State/territory holiday | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday State/territory holiday | — | Public holiday since 2022. |
| Jun 1 | Mon | Western Australia Day State/territory holiday | — | |
| Sep 28 | Mon | King's Birthday State/territory holiday | — |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Harmony Week / Harmony Day Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jul 5 | Sun | NAIDOC Week (first day) Observance | — | |
| Sep 6 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Observance | — |
Long weekends in Western Australia, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Western Australia have in 2026?
Western Australia has 11 public holidays in 2026: 7 national public holidays plus 4 Western Australia-specific holidays (Labour Day, Easter Sunday, Western Australia Day, King's Birthday).
What is the next holiday in Western Australia?
The next holiday in Western Australia is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (53 days away).
Are Western Australia holidays the same as the rest of Australia?
Mostly. Western Australia observes the national public holidays shared across Australia, plus its own: Labour Day, Easter Sunday, Western Australia Day, King's Birthday. Other states and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the state you need.