NSW Public Holidays 2025 & 2026 - Budget Direct
Work out how to get the most out of your time off with our list of Public Holidays in NSW during 2026. Find out how to maximise your time off.
www.budgetdirect.com.auHere’s the latest on public holidays in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
- NSW has added an Anzac Day holiday for 2026: Monday 27 April 2026, in addition to the regular ANZAC Day on Saturday 25 April 2026. This extra holiday was officially declared to extend the long weekend.[1][4]
- The standard NSW public holidays for 2026 include: New Year’s Day (1 January, Thursday), Australia Day (26 January, Monday), Good Friday (3 April, Friday), Easter Saturday (4 April, Saturday), Easter Sunday (5 April, Sunday), Easter Monday (6 April, Monday), ANZAC Day (25 April, Saturday), King’s Birthday (8 June, Monday), Bank Holiday (3 August, Monday), Labour Day (5 October, Monday), and Christmas Day (25 December, Friday).[4]
- NSW local or regional public holidays can vary by council areas; some areas may designate additional local holidays or part-day holidays. Check with local government or NSW Industrial Relations for any area-specific public holidays that could affect staffing or business operations.[5]
- If you’re planning around banking/financial services, note there can be additional considerations or substitutes when holidays fall on weekends; some sectors may observe a Monday holiday in lieu, depending on the law or industry rules.[6]
Practical tips
- Plan ahead: mark the 27 April 2026 extra Anzac Day holiday on calendars and workplace rosters if you’re in NSW or have NSW-based operations.[1][4]
- Verify locally: for regional or council-specific holidays, consult your local council website or NSW government public holidays page to confirm dates applicable to your location.[7][5]
- If you’re traveling within NSW, many attractions and services align with public holiday schedules, so expect potential crowds or special event times during holiday periods.[8]
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- A typical NSW holiday lineup for 2026 shows clusters around Easter and a mid-year break for King’s Birthday, with the notable Anzac Day extension in late April. [image placeholder: ][4]
If you’d like, I can compile a personalized NSW holiday calendar for your city or your business’ location (including any local holidays) and export it as a CSV or calendar file.