ANZAC Day 2026: What NSW Employers Need to Know About the ...
NSW employers: a new ANZAC Day public holiday lands in 2026 — with flow-on impacts for pay, rostering and trading. Are you ready?
allanhall.com.auShort answer: Yes. In 2026 Anzac Day has a public holiday observed on Saturday, April 25, with an additional substitute holiday on Monday, April 27, in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Western Australia in 2026. The arrangement extends into 2027 as well in NSW and ACT, with a Monday substitute holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend.
Details by region:
- New South Wales: Anzac Day falls on Saturday (April 25, 2026); the following Monday (April 27, 2026) is an additional public holiday. This policy is also planned to apply in 2027. The extra day is a temporary measure and is part of a two-year arrangement.[3][4][7]
- Australian Capital Territory: Similar substitution, with Saturday commemorations on April 25 and Monday as the public holiday substitute. The ACT has aligned its schedule with NSW for 2026 and 2027.[2][4]
- Western Australia: Both Saturday and Monday are designated public holidays for Anzac Day in 2026 and 2027 (weekend observance plus substitute). WA has long used a weekend-to-Monday substitute approach.[6][7]
- Other states/territories (e.g., Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, Northern Territory): Anzac Day is observed on April 25, with state-specific public holiday rules; some jurisdictions may not adopt a separate Monday holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. Check local government or Fair Work sources for precise entitlements in 2026.[7]
What this means for you in São Paulo, Brazil:
- If you’re coordinating travel or events with Australia, expect NSW/ACT/WA to observe an extra public holiday on Monday, April 27, 2026, in addition to Anzac Day. The exact impact on business hours, travel windows, and costs depends on the state and sector (e.g., hospitality, retail).[7]
- For planning purposes, consider that in NSW/ACT/WA, Monday, April 27, 2026, is a public holiday in addition to Saturday, April 25, 2026; NSW/ACT expect a similar two-year arrangement through 2027.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a precise, up-to-date table of public holidays by Australian state for 2026 and 2027 and provide a quick checklist for employers or travelers.