Public Holidays NSW
Public Holiday information for New South Wales residents and visitors.
Public Holidays NSW 2022
COVID-19 – How will public holidays be affected by Coronavirus?
Public holidays should proceed without impact however the question is whether show holidays will still proceed if the show is cancelled. Restrictions on gatherings are very dynamic at the moment and can change without much notice.
In 2020 the majority of local / show holidays were cancelled due to the impacts of COVID-19, however some normality returned in 2021. We expect more normality to return in 2022 as the government has shifted their mindset to living COVID rather than eradicating it.
Each local council may make their own decision on whether to proceed with a show holiday, or whether it may possibly be rescheduled. It is advised to monitor council announcements closer to the date of any show holidays to confirm if there have been any changes.
We recommend contacting your local council for more information.
Below is a list of the statewide New South Wales Public Holidays for 2022.
New South Wales also has a number of local public holidays that are exclusive to certain regions within the state.
Regional & Show Holidays are yet to be added. Please check back at a later date.
Statewide Public Holidays NSW 2022
| Holiday | Date | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day* | Saturday, 1 January 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| New Year's Day Additional Day | Monday, 3 January 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Australia Day | Wednesday, 26 January 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Good Friday | Friday, 15 April 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 16 April 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 17 April 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 18 April 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Anzac Day | Monday, 25 April 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday, 13 June 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Bank Holiday** | Monday, 1 August 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Labour Day | Monday, 3 October 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Christmas Day | Sunday, 25 December 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Boxing Day | Monday, 26 December 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
| Christmas Day Additional Day*** | Tuesday, 27 December 2022 | Public | NSW Wide |
Notes:
**Only banks and certain financial institutions receive the Bank Holiday.
***In 2022 New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday. As a result there is an additional public holiday declared on Monday, 3 January, 2022.
***In 2022 Christmas Day falls on a Sunday. As a result there is an additional public holiday declared on Tuesday, 27th December, 2022.
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.
