NSW premier considering extra public holiday in April for Anzac Day
New South Wales residents could get an extra public holiday in April with Anzac Day falling on a weekend in 2026 and 2027.
www.abc.net.auShort answer: Yes, in 2026 several Australian states observe an extra public holiday after Anzac Day, when Anzac Day falls on a weekend.
Details:
- In New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026, and there is an additional public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026. This creates a long weekend for residents in those jurisdictions. [source-like coverage cited in recent NSW/ACT announcements]
- Western Australia also follows a similar pattern, with an extra public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. [state-level public holiday guidance]
- Other states and territories (e.g., Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, Northern Territory) keep the Anzac Day observance on the weekend date (Saturday 25 April 2026) without an additional weekday holiday. [state-specific public holiday schedules]
What this means for you in Copenhagen:
- Public holidays are specific to Australia and do not affect Denmark’s calendar. If you’re tracking international dates, you’ll only see local Danish holidays (e.g., Great Lent, Store Bededag, Constitution Day) rather than Australia’s Anzac Day arrangements. If you’re planning travel or remote work around an Australian partner region, note that NSW/ACT/WA typically have an extra day off on Monday 27 April 2026.
Illustration of dates (Australia, 2026):
- Anzac Day: Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Observed extra public holiday: Monday, 27 April 2026 (NSW, ACT, WA)
If you’d like, I can pull up current official holiday listings for each state to confirm exact dates and any regional variations.