Regional / Local Public Holidays NSW
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All Regional Public Holidays NSW 2024
| Holiday | Date | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walcha Cup (part day) | Friday, 9 February 2024 | Walcha | All Parts |
| Kangaroo Valley Show (part day) | Friday, 16 February 2024 | Shoalhaven | Cambewarra, Bugong, Burrawang, Wallawa, Yarrawa |
| Albury Gold Cup (part day) | Friday, 22 March 2024 | Albury City | All Parts |
| Muswellbrook Cup (part day) | Friday, 5 April 2024 | Muswellbrook | All Parts |
| Kempsey Show (part day) | Wednesday, 10 April 2024 | Kempsey | All Parts |
| Maclean Show (part day) | Wednesday, 17 April 2024 | Clarence Valley | Iluka, Maclean, Yamba |
| Yeoval Show (part day) | Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | Yeoval | All Parts |
| Nyngan Show | Monday, 6 May 2024 | Bogan | All Parts |
| Coonamble Annual Show | Wednesday, 15 May 2024 | Coonamble Shire | All Parts |
| Scone Cup (part day) | Friday, 17 May 2024 | Upper Hunter | Aberdeen |
| Ramornie Handicap (part day) | Wednesday, 17 July 2024 | Clarence Valley | Grafton |
| Grafton Cup (part day) | Thursday, 18 July 2024 | Clarence Valley | Grafton |
| Trundle Show (part day) | Wednesday, 14 August 2024 | Parkes | Trundle, Bogan Gate, Bruie Plains |
| Peak Hill Show (part day) | Wednesday, 21 August 2024 | Parkes | Peak Hill |
| Parkes Show (part day) | Tuesday, 27 August 2024 | Parkes | Parkes, Tichborne, Nelungaloo, Gunningbland, Cooks Myall, Goonumbla, Alectown, Mandagery, Cookamidgera |
| West Wyalong Show (part day) | Wednesday, 4 September 2024 | Wyalong | Tallimba, West Wyalong, Wyalong |
| Jacaranda Festival | Thursday, 31 October 2024 | Clarence Valley | Grafton |
| Kempsey Cup (part day) | Friday, 8 November 2024 | Kempsey | All Parts |
NOTE: The Ballina Cup Race Day is no longer a public holiday.
NSW Regional Public Holiday Info
Walcha Cup
The Walcha Cup is an annual horse racing event held in the region of Walcha.
The Walcha Cup Public Holiday is a part day holiday.
Walcha is situated just over an hour drive east of Tamworth in NSW.
Kangaroo Valley Show
The Kangaroo Valley Show is held annually at the Kangaroo Valley Showground on Moss Vale Road. The show features horse riding events, beef cattle exhibitions, wood chopping, talent quest and a rodeo.
The Kangaroo Valley Show Public Holiday is a part day holiday for a number of regions including Camden, Cambewarra, Burrawan, Bugong, Yarrawa and Wallawa.
Kangaroo Valley is located around 2 hours from Sydney and Canberra.
Albury Gold Cup
The Albury Gold Cup is an annual horse racing event held at Albury Racing Club which is located on Fallon Street, Albury. The Albury Gold Cup is one of the larger regional horse racing events with attendance usually around the 18,000 mark over the two days of the event.
The Albury Gold Cup Public Holiday is a part day holiday.
Albury is around 3.5hrs drive from Canberra.
Maclean Show
The Maclean Agricultural & Industrial Show is held in the region of Maclean. The show includes a range of events and activities including sideshows, horse events, floral and fruit exhibits, food stalls, craft, beef cattle, cooking, dog show, School exhibits, Trade exhibits and more.
The Maclean Show Public Holiday is a part day holiday.
Maclean is located around 1.5hrs drive north of Coffs Harbour in Northern NSW.
Yeoval Show
The Yeoval Show is held in Yeoval, NSW. The show features horse events, beef cattle exhibitions, wood-chopping, tug-o-war and even a ride on lawnmower race.
Yeoval is just over one hour drive from Orange in New South Wales.
Nyngan Show
The Nyngan Show is held at the Nyngan Race Course and Showground located on the corner of Hoskins & Cannonbar St, Nyngan NSW.
The Nyngan Show Public Holiday is a part day holiday spread over two days.
Nyngan is located around 1hr 45 mins inland from Dubbo in New South Wales.
Gilgandra Show
The Gilgandra Show is held at the Gilgandra Showgrounds on Warren Rd, just on the outskirts of Gilgandra, NSW. The show features many sideshows, competitions, food stalls and many other attractions.
Gilgandra is located around 45 mins drive north of Dubbo in New South Wales.
Scone Cup
The Scone Cup is an annual horse racing event held at the Scone Race Club on Bunnan Rd, Scone NSW.
The Scone Cup Public Holiday is a part day holiday recognised by numerous regions including Aberdeen, Blandford, Bunnan, Ellerston, Gundy, Moonan Brook, Moonan Flat, Murrurundi, Parkville, Scone, Rouchel, Timor and Wingen.
Scone is located just over 2hrs drive from Newcastle in New South Wales.
Coonamble Annual Show
The Coonamble Show is held at the Coonamble Showgrounds, Castlereagh Highway, Coonamble in NSW. It features livestock, a showgirl competition, sideshows, fireworks show at night time and much more.
Coonamble is approximately 1hr 45 mins drive north of Dubbo in New South Wales.
Ramornie Race Day
The Ramornie Race Day is held in Grafton in New South Wales and is part of the July Carnival featuring numerous racing events at the Clarence River Jockey Club.
The Ramornie Race Day Public Holiday is a part day holiday.
The Clarence River Jockey Club is located on Powell Street in Grafton, NSW.
Grafton Cup Day
The Grafton Cup Day is held in Grafton in New South Wales and is part of the July Carnival featuring numerous racing events at the Clarence River Jockey Club.
The Grafton Cup Day Public Holiday is a part day holiday and is usually the day after the Ramornie Race Day.
The Clarence River Jockey Club is located on Powell Street in Grafton, NSW.
Coffs Harbour Gold Cup
The Coffs Harbour Gold Cup is held at Coffs Harbour Racing Club in New South Wales. It includes 8 races and a fashions on the field contest.
The Coffs Harbour Gold Cup Public Holiday is a part day holiday.
The Coffs Harbour Racing Club is located on Howard St, Coffs Harbour NSW.
Trundle Show
The Trundle Show is an agricultural show held annually at Trundle Showgrounds in NSW.
The Trundle Show Public Holiday is a part day holiday and is recognised by a few regions such as Trundle, Bogan Gate, Bruie Plains.
Trundle is located almost 2 hrs drive from Orange in NSW.
Peak Hill Show
The Peak Hill Show is an annual agricultural show held over two days at Peak Hill Showground.
The Peak Hill Show Public Holiday is a part day holiday.
Peak Hill is located around 1hr 45mins drive from Orange in NSW.
Parkes Show
The Parkes Show is held over a three day period at the Parkes Showground.
The Parkes Show Public Holiday is a part day holiday recognised by a number of regions including Parkes, Tichborne, Nelungaloo, Gunningbland, Cooks Myall, Goonumbla, Alectown, Mandagery and Cookamidgera.
Parkes is located around 1hr 15mins drive from Orange in NSW.
West Wyalong Show
The West Wyalong Show is West Wyalong’s oldest, longest serving community event. The show is located at the Cnr Showground Rd & Echo Ln, West Wyalong.
The West Wyalong Show Public Holiday is a part day holiday for a number of regions including West Wyalong, Wyalong and Tallimba.
Ballina Race Cup Day
The Ballina Race Cup Day is part of Ballina’s annual horse racing event held at Ballina Jockey Club on Racecourse Rd, Ballina NSW.
The Ballina Race Cup Day was a public holiday up until 2016 but due to lack of attendance at the race day and complaints from the public it is no longer an official public holiday.
Lismore Cup Day
The Lismore Cup Day is an annual horse racing event held in Lismore, NSW. The Lismore Cup is held on the 4th Thursday of each September at Lismore Turf Club, Woodlawn Rd, Lismore.
The Lismore Cup Public Holiday was historically a part day holiday however it was cancelled in 2022 as businesses attempted to recover from flood damage. It is unknown when, or if this holiday will return.
Lismore is located just over 30 mins drive from Ballina.
Muswellbrook Cup
The Muswellbrook Cup holiday forms part of the Muswellbrook Racing Carnival which is held at Muswellbrook Race Club. It features a number of races and fashions on the field.
Muswellbrook is about 1hr 45mins drive from Newcastle in NSW.
The Muswellbrook Cup Public Holiday is a part day holiday.
Jacaranda Thursday
Jacaranda Thursday is part of the Grafton Jacaranda Festival which runs for more than a week.
The Jacaranda Thursday Public Holiday is a part day holiday.
