Public Holidays NSW
Public Holiday information for New South Wales residents and visitors.
Public Holidays NSW 2026
Below is a list of the statewide New South Wales Public Holidays for 2026.
New South Wales also has a number of local public holidays that are exclusive to certain regions within the state.
NOTE: Regional Holidays are updated as they become available. Last updated 4th September 2025.
To view regional show and other NSW public holiday dates, use the regional filter below.
INCLUDE REGIONAL HOLIDAYS
Statewide Public Holidays NSW 2026
| Holiday | Date | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| King's Birthday | Monday, 8 June 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Bank Holiday* | Monday, 3 August 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Labour Day | Monday, 5 October 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Boxing Day Additional Holiday | Monday, 28 December 2026 | Public | NSW Wide |
Notes:
In 2026, Boxing Day falls on a Saturday. As a result, there is an additional Boxing Day holiday on Monday, 28 December 2026.
In 2026, ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday. In New South Wales there is no additional holiday for ANZAC Day when it falls on a weekend.
*Only banks and certain financial institutions receive the Bank Holiday.
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About the New South Wales Bank Holiday
The NSW Bank Holiday is held on the first Monday in August each year. This holiday is exclusive to New South Wales. It is not a typical statewide public holiday as it only applies to certain employees that work within the banking sector. The Banks and Bank Holidays Act 1912 requires all banks in New South Wales to be closed on the day. Some businesses closely associated with banks will also close for the day, typically if the bank holiday is included as a paid holiday in their award or agreement.
