Short answer: Yes, in 2026 Anzac Day weekend falls on Saturday April 25, and New South Wales (NSW) will observe an extra public holiday on Monday April 27, 2026. Some other states/territories do not have a substitute day off, so the arrangement is state-specific. NSW’s move aligns with practices in ACT and WA, which already observe a substitute holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend.[3][5][8]
Details you might want:
- NSW: Extra public holiday on Monday April 27, 2026 (and again on Monday April 26 or 27 in 2027 if Anzac Day falls on a weekend). This is a state-wide substitution under the Public Holidays Act 2010, aimed at providing a meaningful break while preserving weekend commemorations.[2][6]
- ACT and WA: Also observe a substitute holiday when Anzac Day is on a weekend, leading to a two-day long weekend in those jurisdictions.[5][3]
- Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, and most of Australia generally observe public events on the weekend date, without a separate Monday substitute in 2026.[7][9][10]
Practical note for Buffalo, NY readers:
- Anzac Day is a national observance in Australia and New Zealand but is not a public holiday in the United States, including New York. If you’re traveling or coordinating with Australian colleagues, expect NSW-specific dates and check local NSW government or Fair Work pages for exact holiday status and any exceptions or business impacts.[7]
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This is the list of 2026 public holidays for each state and territory in Australia. Public holidays can be different depending on where you are.
www.fairwork.gov.auNew South Wales residents could get an extra public holiday in April with Anzac Day falling on a weekend in 2026 and 2027.
www.abc.net.auThe New South Wales Government made an order under the Public Holidays Act 2010 declaring additional public holidays on 27 April 2026 and 26 April 2027 for the whole of New South Wales as Anzac Day falls on a weekend in 2026 and 2027.
www.australianindustrygroup.com.auNew South Wales will observe an extra public holiday in 2026 and 2027. This holiday will be the Monday after Anzac Day if it falls on a weekend. The government aims to boost participation in remembrance activities. This move brings New South Wales in line with other states. The trial will be reviewed in 2032.
economictimes.indiatimes.comNew South Wales Premier Chris Minns has announced an extra public holiday on Monday, April 27, 2026, and a similar arrangement for 2027, as Anzac Day falls on a weekend. This decision, aimed at acknowledging the significance of the day, has drawn criticism from the hospitality and retail sectors concerned about increased costs and lost trade.
economictimes.indiatimes.comPublic holidays for Anzac Day are different in some states and territories in 2026. Find your dates and where to go for information on workplace
www.miragenews.comSYDNEY — Anzac Day will be observed as a public holiday across every Australian state and territory on Saturday, April 25, 2026, but only residents in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Western Australia will enjoy an additional day off on Monday, April 27, creating uneven long
www.ibtimes.com.auVictorians will join other states and territories missing out on an Anzac Day public holiday this year after the government decided not to add a substitute day off on Monday, April 27.NSW Premier Chris Minns yesterday announced a substitute public holiday for 2026 and 2027, when Anzac Day falls on a Saturday and Sunday respectively."Anzac Day on 25 April is one of the most important and solemn days on our national calendar, and that will not ch…
ground.newsYour complete guide to the various public holidays each Australian state and territory will have over the year 2026.
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