2027 dates and where they come from
Every holiday and school term on our calendars is read from a government page. Nothing is worked out by formula. If a date has not been announced, we leave it off until it is.
Australian Capital Territory
Public holidays
| Fri, 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Tue, 26 Jan | Australia Day |
| Mon, 8 Mar | Canberra Day |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Good Friday |
| Sat, 27 Mar | Easter Saturday |
| Sun, 28 Mar | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, 29 Mar | Easter Monday |
| Sun, 25 Apr | Anzac Day Additional public holiday. Declared by notifiable instrument NI2026-387. |
| Mon, 26 Apr | Anzac Day holiday 25 April falls on a Sunday. |
| Mon, 31 May | Reconciliation Day |
| Mon, 14 June | King's Birthday |
| Mon, 4 Oct | Labour Day |
| Sat, 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sun, 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
| Mon, 27 Dec | Christmas Day holiday Additional public holiday. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. |
| Tue, 28 Dec | Boxing Day holiday Additional public holiday. 26 December falls on a Sunday. |
Sources
- ACT Government, Public holidays, school terms and daylight saving, read 11/11/2026.
- Holidays (Anzac Day Additional Public Holiday 2027) Declaration 2026 (No 1), NI2026-387, read 11/11/2026. Declares Sunday 25 April 2027 an additional public holiday.
- Fair Work Ombudsman, 2027 public holidays, read 11/11/2026. Federal cross-check for every state list.
School terms
The current ACT Government term dates page would not load on 11/11/2026. These dates were read from the older ACT Government page, where the 2027 table is identified by its weekdays. Re-read the current page before any print run.
| Term 1 | Mon, 1 Feb to Fri, 9 AprNew students start Monday 1 February. Continuing students start Tuesday 2 February. |
| Term 2 | Wed, 28 Apr to Fri, 2 July |
| Term 3 | Tue, 20 July to Fri, 24 Sept |
| Term 4 | Tue, 12 Oct to Fri, 17 Dec |
Sources
- ACT Government, School term dates and public holidays, read 11/11/2026.
New South Wales
Public holidays
| Fri, 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Tue, 26 Jan | Australia Day |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Good Friday |
| Sat, 27 Mar | Easter Saturday |
| Sun, 28 Mar | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, 29 Mar | Easter Monday |
| Sun, 25 Apr | Anzac Day |
| Mon, 26 Apr | Anzac Day holiday Additional public holiday. Additional day, 25 April falls on a Sunday. |
| Mon, 14 June | King's Birthday |
| Mon, 2 Aug | Bank Holiday Applies to some workers only. Not a declared public holiday. Applies to banks and some financial institutions. |
| Mon, 4 Oct | Labour Day |
| Sat, 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sun, 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
| Mon, 27 Dec | Christmas Day holiday Additional public holiday. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. |
| Tue, 28 Dec | Boxing Day holiday Additional public holiday. 26 December falls on a Sunday. |
Sources
- NSW Government, NSW public holidays, read 11/11/2026.
- Fair Work Ombudsman, 2027 public holidays, read 11/11/2026. Federal cross-check for every state list.
School terms
| NSW Eastern division | |
| Term 1 | Wed, 3 Feb to Fri, 9 Apr |
| Term 2 | Thu, 29 Apr to Fri, 2 July |
| Term 3 | Tue, 20 July to Fri, 24 Sept |
| Term 4 | Mon, 11 Oct to Fri, 17 Dec |
| NSW Western division | |
| Term 1 | Wed, 10 Feb to Fri, 9 Apr |
| Term 2 | Thu, 29 Apr to Fri, 2 July |
| Term 3 | Tue, 20 July to Fri, 24 Sept |
| Term 4 | Mon, 11 Oct to Fri, 17 Dec |
First to last days for students. A small number of schools near the Victorian and Queensland borders use different dates.
Sources
- NSW Department of Education, 2027 term dates, read 11/11/2026.
Northern Territory
Public holidays
| Fri, 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Tue, 26 Jan | Australia Day |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Good Friday |
| Sat, 27 Mar | Easter Saturday |
| Sun, 28 Mar | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, 29 Mar | Easter Monday |
| Sun, 25 Apr | Anzac Day Not a public holiday on this date. The public holiday is Monday 26 April. |
| Mon, 26 Apr | Anzac Day holiday 25 April falls on a Sunday. |
| Mon, 3 May | May Day |
| Mon, 14 June | King's Birthday |
| Fri, 2 July | Alice Springs Show Day Part of the state only. Alice Springs show day region. |
| Fri, 9 July | Tennant Creek Show Day Part of the state only. Tennant Creek show day region. |
| Fri, 16 July | Katherine Show Day Part of the state only. Katherine show day region. |
| Fri, 23 July | Darwin Show Day Part of the state only. Darwin show day region. |
| Mon, 2 Aug | Picnic Day |
| Fri, 13 Aug | Borroloola Show Day Part of the state only. Borroloola show day region. |
| Fri, 24 Dec | Christmas Eve Part-day public holiday. 7pm to midnight. |
| Sat, 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sun, 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
| Mon, 27 Dec | Christmas Day holiday Additional public holiday. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. |
| Tue, 28 Dec | Boxing Day holiday Additional public holiday. 26 December falls on a Sunday. |
| Fri, 31 Dec | New Year's Eve Part-day public holiday. 7pm to midnight. |
Sources
- Northern Territory Government, NT public and regional holidays, read 11/11/2026.
- Fair Work Ombudsman, 2027 public holidays, read 11/11/2026. Federal cross-check for every state list.
School terms
| Term 1 | Wed, 27 Jan to Fri, 2 Apr |
| Term 2 | Mon, 12 Apr to Fri, 18 June |
| Term 3 | Mon, 12 July to Fri, 17 Sept |
| Term 4 | Mon, 4 Oct to Fri, 10 Dec |
Urban and remote schools share these dates. Gunbalanya School sets its own.
Sources
- Northern Territory Government, School term and holiday dates in NT, read 11/11/2026.
Queensland
Public holidays
| Fri, 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Tue, 26 Jan | Australia Day |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Good Friday |
| Sat, 27 Mar | The day after Good Friday |
| Sun, 28 Mar | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, 29 Mar | Easter Monday |
| Sun, 25 Apr | Anzac Day Not a public holiday on this date. The public holiday is Monday 26 April. |
| Mon, 26 Apr | Anzac Day holiday 25 April falls on a Sunday. |
| Mon, 3 May | Labour Day |
| Wed, 11 Aug | Royal Queensland Show Part of the state only. Brisbane area only. Other show holidays for 2027 are not yet published. |
| Mon, 4 Oct | King's Birthday |
| Fri, 24 Dec | Christmas Eve Part-day public holiday. 6pm to midnight. |
| Sat, 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sun, 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
| Mon, 27 Dec | Christmas Day holiday Additional public holiday. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. |
| Tue, 28 Dec | Boxing Day holiday Additional public holiday. 26 December falls on a Sunday. |
| Not announced | Local show holidaysThe 2027 show holiday list was not published when this was checked. |
Sources
- Queensland Government, Public holidays, read 11/11/2026.
- Fair Work Ombudsman, 2027 public holidays, read 11/11/2026. Federal cross-check for every state list.
School terms
| Term 1 | Wed, 27 Jan to Thu, 25 Mar |
| Term 2 | Mon, 12 Apr to Fri, 25 June |
| Term 3 | Mon, 12 July to Fri, 17 Sept |
| Term 4 | Tue, 5 Oct to Fri, 10 Dec |
Some regional, rural and remote schools finish the year a week earlier.
Sources
- Queensland Department of Education, Future school dates, read 11/11/2026.
South Australia
Public holidays
| Fri, 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Tue, 26 Jan | Australia Day |
| Mon, 8 Mar | Adelaide Cup Day |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Good Friday |
| Sat, 27 Mar | Easter Saturday |
| Sun, 28 Mar | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, 29 Mar | Easter Monday |
| Sun, 25 Apr | Anzac Day No substitute day when 25 April falls on a weekend. |
| Mon, 14 June | King's Birthday |
| Mon, 4 Oct | Labour Day |
| Fri, 24 Dec | Christmas Eve Part-day public holiday. 7pm to midnight. |
| Sat, 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sun, 26 Dec | Proclamation Day |
| Mon, 27 Dec | Christmas Day holiday Additional public holiday. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. |
| Tue, 28 Dec | Proclamation Day holiday Additional public holiday. 26 December falls on a Sunday. |
| Fri, 31 Dec | New Year's Eve Part-day public holiday. 7pm to midnight. |
Sources
- SafeWork SA, Public holidays, read 11/11/2026.
- Fair Work Ombudsman, 2027 public holidays, read 11/11/2026. Federal cross-check for every state list.
School terms
| Term 1 | Wed, 27 Jan to Fri, 9 Apr |
| Term 2 | Mon, 26 Apr to Fri, 2 July |
| Term 3 | Mon, 19 July to Fri, 24 Sept |
| Term 4 | Mon, 11 Oct to Fri, 10 Dec |
Sources
Tasmania
Public holidays
| Fri, 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Wed, 6 Jan | Devonport Cup Part of the state only. Half day in the Devonport municipal area. Generally Tasmanian State Service only. |
| Tue, 26 Jan | Australia Day |
| Mon, 8 Feb | Royal Hobart Regatta Part of the state only. South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, with some exclusions. |
| Wed, 24 Feb | Launceston Cup Part of the state only. Northern municipal areas. Generally Tasmanian Public Service only. |
| Tue, 2 Mar | King Island Show Part of the state only. King Island only. |
| Mon, 8 Mar | Eight Hours Day |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Good Friday |
| Sun, 28 Mar | Easter Sunday Not a public holiday on this date. Not in the WorkSafe Tasmania or Fair Work 2027 lists. |
| Mon, 29 Mar | Easter Monday |
| Tue, 30 Mar | Easter Tuesday Applies to some workers only. Generally Tasmanian Public Service only. |
| Sun, 25 Apr | Anzac Day |
| Fri, 7 May | Agfest Part of the state only. Municipal area of Circular Head only. |
| Mon, 14 June | King's Birthday |
| Fri, 1 Oct | Burnie Show Part of the state only. Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast municipal areas. |
| Thu, 7 Oct | Royal Launceston Show Part of the state only. Break O'Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar. |
| Fri, 15 Oct | Flinders Island Show Part of the state only. Municipal area of Flinders Island. |
| Thu, 21 Oct | Royal Hobart Show Part of the state only. South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, with some additions. Excludes the West Coast. |
| Mon, 1 Nov | Recreation Day Part of the state only. All parts of the state that do not observe the Royal Hobart Regatta. |
| Fri, 26 Nov | Devonport Show Part of the state only. Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe municipal areas. |
| Sat, 25 Dec | Christmas Day Listed by Fair Work. WorkSafe Tasmania shows the holiday on Monday 27 December. |
| Sun, 26 Dec | Boxing Day Not a public holiday on this date. The public holiday is Tuesday 28 December. |
| Mon, 27 Dec | Christmas Day holiday Additional public holiday. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. |
| Tue, 28 Dec | Boxing Day holiday 26 December falls on a Sunday. |
Sources
- WorkSafe Tasmania, Public holidays, read 11/11/2026.
- Fair Work Ombudsman, 2027 public holidays, read 11/11/2026. Federal cross-check for every state list.
School terms
| Term 1 | Thu, 4 Feb to Fri, 9 Apr |
| Term 2 | Mon, 26 Apr to Fri, 2 July |
| Term 3 | Mon, 19 July to Fri, 24 Sept |
| Term 4 | Mon, 11 Oct to Thu, 16 Dec |
Colleges have their own finishing dates.
Sources
Victoria
Public holidays
| Fri, 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Tue, 26 Jan | Australia Day |
| Mon, 8 Mar | Labour Day |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Good Friday |
| Sat, 27 Mar | Saturday before Easter Sunday |
| Sun, 28 Mar | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, 29 Mar | Easter Monday |
| Sun, 25 Apr | Anzac Day No replacement holiday when 25 April falls on a weekend. |
| Mon, 14 June | King's Birthday |
| Tue, 2 Nov | Melbourne Cup Day All of Victoria unless a non-metropolitan council has arranged a different local holiday. |
| Sat, 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sun, 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
| Mon, 27 Dec | Christmas Day holiday Additional public holiday. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. |
| Tue, 28 Dec | Boxing Day holiday Additional public holiday. 26 December falls on a Sunday. |
| Not announced | Friday before the AFL Grand FinalDate not set. Business Victoria will publish it once the 2027 AFL schedule is released. |
Sources
- Business Victoria, Public holidays in Victoria for 2027, read 11/11/2026.
- Fair Work Ombudsman, 2027 public holidays, read 11/11/2026. Federal cross-check for every state list.
School terms
| Term 1 | Thu, 28 Jan to Thu, 25 MarTerm starts Wednesday 27 January. Students in government schools start Thursday 28 January. |
| Term 2 | Mon, 12 Apr to Fri, 25 June |
| Term 3 | Mon, 12 July to Fri, 17 Sept |
| Term 4 | Mon, 4 Oct to Fri, 17 Dec |
Sources
- Victorian Government, School term dates and holidays in Victoria, read 11/11/2026.
Western Australia
Public holidays
| Fri, 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Tue, 26 Jan | Australia Day |
| Mon, 1 Mar | Labour Day |
| Fri, 26 Mar | Good Friday |
| Sun, 28 Mar | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, 29 Mar | Easter Monday |
| Sun, 25 Apr | Anzac Day |
| Mon, 26 Apr | Anzac Day holiday Additional public holiday. 25 April falls on a Sunday. |
| Mon, 7 June | Western Australia Day |
| Mon, 27 Sept | King's Birthday Some regional areas hold it on a different date, published when known. |
| Sat, 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sun, 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
| Mon, 27 Dec | Christmas Day holiday Additional public holiday. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. |
| Tue, 28 Dec | Boxing Day holiday Additional public holiday. 26 December falls on a Sunday. |
| Not announced | Regional King's Birthday datesAlternative regional dates for 2027 were not published when this was checked. |
Sources
- Government of Western Australia, Public holidays in Western Australia, read 11/11/2026. The page says the public holiday changes from the WA review begin in 2028.
- Fair Work Ombudsman, 2027 public holidays, read 11/11/2026. Federal cross-check for every state list.
School terms
| Term 1 | Mon, 1 Feb to Fri, 9 Apr |
| Term 2 | Tue, 27 Apr to Fri, 2 July |
| Term 3 | Mon, 19 July to Fri, 24 Sept |
| Term 4 | Mon, 11 Oct to Thu, 16 Dec |
Sources
- WA Department of Education, Future term dates, read 11/11/2026.
Moon phases
New moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter are calculated astronomically and shown on the local date for each state's time zone.