Australia Public Holidays 2027 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 5 off.
Book off Thu 25 Mar and you're free from Thu 25 Mar to Mon 29 Mar. Australia has 6 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2027 at a glance
- New Year's Day Fri 1 Jan National
Book 1 day (Mon 4 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan)
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See this bridge- Australia Day Tue 26 Jan National
Book 1 day (Mon 25 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan)
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See this bridge- Good Friday Fri 26 Mar National
- Easter Monday Mon 29 Mar National
Book 1 day (Thu 25 Mar) get 5 days off in a row (Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar)
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See this bridge- Christmas Day (observed) Mon 27 Dec National
- Boxing Day (observed) Tue 28 Dec National
Book 1 day (Fri 24 Dec) get 5 days off in a row (Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec)
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See this bridge- Christmas Day (observed) Mon 27 Dec National
- Boxing Day (observed) Tue 28 Dec National
Book 3 days (Wed 29 Dec – Fri 31 Dec) get 10 days off in a row (Sat 25 Dec – Mon 3 Jan)
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See this bridgeBook 1 day (Fri 31 Dec) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 31 Dec – Mon 3 Jan)
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See this bridgePublic holidayBook this day offWeekend inside a break
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- 5 leave days 22 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days 37 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days 52 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days 67 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2027
Day-off calculations use nationwide public holidays. State and territory holidays are listed separately. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 4 Jan
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan
Australia Day
Book off: Mon 25 Jan
Book off: Fri 22 Jan – Fri 29 Jan
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Book off: Thu 25 Mar
Book off: Fri 19 Mar – Thu 25 Mar
Christmas Day (observed) & Boxing Day (observed)
Book off: Fri 24 Dec
Book off: Mon 20 Dec – Fri 24 Dec
Christmas Day (observed) & Boxing Day (observed) & New Year's Day
Book off: Wed 29 Dec – Fri 31 Dec
Book off: Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec
New Year's Day
Book off: Fri 31 Dec
Book off: Fri 31 Dec – Fri 7 Jan
All Australia public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | National |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day | National |
| Mon 1 Mar 2027 | Labour Day | Regional: WA |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Canberra Day | Regional: ACT |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Adelaide Cup Day | Regional: SA |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Eight Hours Day | Regional: TAS |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Labour Day | Regional: VIC |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday | National |
| Sat 27 Mar 2027 weekend | Holy Saturday | Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 weekend | Easter Sunday | Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday | National |
| Sun 25 Apr 2027 weekend | Anzac Day | Regional: SA, TAS, VIC |
| Mon 26 Apr 2027 | Anzac Day | Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, WA |
| Mon 3 May 2027 | May Day | Regional: NT |
| Mon 3 May 2027 | Labour Day | Regional: QLD |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Reconciliation Day | Regional: ACT |
| Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Western Australia Day | Regional: WA |
| Mon 14 Jun 2027 | King's Birthday | Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC |
| Mon 2 Aug 2027 | Picnic Day | Regional: NT |
| Fri 24 Sep 2027 | Friday before AFL Grand Final Date to be confirmed. Business Victoria says it is 'subject to AFL schedule' and usually the last Friday in September. | Tentative date · VIC |
| Mon 27 Sep 2027 | King's Birthday | Regional: WA |
| Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Labour Day | Regional: ACT, NSW, SA |
| Mon 4 Oct 2027 | King's Birthday | Regional: QLD |
| Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Melbourne Cup | Regional: VIC |
| Mon 27 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day (observed) | National |
| Tue 28 Dec 2027 | Boxing Day (observed) | National |
Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).
FAQ
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?
There are 6 national public holidays in Australia in 2027, plus 20 regional holidays.
How can I get the longest break in Australia in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec (5 leave days) for 12 days off in a row, Thu 23 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028.
What is the best bridge day in Australia in 2027?
Book off Thu 25 Mar (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027.