WA public holidays 2026
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WA public holidays 2026

Here’s a list of all the WA public holidays in 2026

Living in the Western Australia? Here’s a list of all the WA public holidays you need to know in 2026, as well as other important dates to make a note of on your calendar.

Whether you’re living in the Western Australia or just visiting, it’s important to note the dates of the holidays as many businesses and restaurants typically close or have reduced services on these days. Find out the upcoming public holidays in WA and plan ahead.

Public holidays and national days in WA in 2026

HolidayDayDate (2026)
New Year’s DayThursday1 January 2026
Australia DayMonday26 January 2026
Labour DayMonday2 March 2026
Good FridayFriday3 April 2026
Easter SundaySunday5 April 2026*
Easter MondayMonday6 April 2026
Anzac DaySaturday & Monday25 & 27 April 2026
Western Australia DayMonday1 June 2026
King’s BirthdayMonday28 September 2026#
Christmas DayFriday25 December 2026
Boxing DaySaturday & Monday26 & 28 December 2026

Whether you’re living in the Western Australia or just visiting, it’s important to note the dates of the holidays as many businesses and restaurants typically close or have reduced services on these days.

To ensure you don’t miss out on anything important, our guide puts together a list of WA public holidays 2026 and important dates for your calendar.

https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/labour-relations/public-holidays-western-australia

Best time to take annual leaves in WA in 2026

HolidayDateSuggested Annual LeaveTotal Days Off
New Year’s DayThursday, 1 January 2026Take Friday, 2 January4 days (1–4 Jan)
Australia DayMonday, 26 January 2026No leave needed3 days (24–26 Jan)
Labour DayMonday, 2 March 2026Take Tuesday, 3 March4 days (29 Feb – 3 Mar)
Easter (Good Friday & Easter Monday)Friday, 3 April & Monday, 6 April 2026Take Tuesday–Thursday (7–9 April)10 days (3–12 Apr)
Anzac DaySaturday, 25 April & Monday, 27 April 2026No extra leave needed3 days (25–27 Apr)
Western Australia DayMonday, 1 June 2026Take Tuesday, 2 June4 days (30 May – 2 June)
King’s BirthdayMonday, 28 September 2026Take Tuesday, 29 September4 days (26–29 Sept)
Christmas & Boxing DayFriday, 25 December & Monday, 28 December 2026Take Tuesday–Thursday (29–31 December)10 days (25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027)

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