Anzac Day 2026: Which states get a Monday public holiday
Anzac Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, and Australians will get a long weekend or just a single day off depending on their state or territory. The public holiday arrangements vary across states, with some providing an additional Monday public holiday.
Anzac Day 2026 is on Saturday, April 25. Australians will get a long weekend or just a single day off depending on their state or territory. The public holiday arrangements vary across states. New South Wales and Western Australia will observe an additional public holiday on Monday, April 27. Victoria and Queensland will only observe Anzac Day on April 25. The different arrangements have implications for businesses, particularly in hospitality and retail, with varying penalty rates and staffing decisions. The NSW government will review the economic and social impact of the change after 2026-2027.
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