The State Government has announced an extra public holiday this year and in 2027 because the date of Anzac Day is on a weekend.
Under the Public Holidays Act 2010, Anzac Day is fixed to April 25 each year regardless of the day on which it falls.
This year, Anzac Day will be on a Saturday, and in 2027 it will be on a Sunday.
This will not change, however there will be an additional public holiday this year and next year.
April 25 will always remain the day of national commemoration.
The public holiday on Monday does not replace Anzac Day. Rather it reinforces its importance and significance as well as making it consistent with other major public holidays, the State Government said.
Unlike New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, there are currently no additional public holiday arrangements in place in NSW when Anzac Day falls on a weekend, which occurs on average twice every seven years.
NSW has fewer public holidays than all other mainland states and territories.
Prior to the addition of the Anzac Day holiday, NSW had 11 public holidays in 2026, compared with 15 in South Australia and the Northern Territory and 14 in Queensland, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory and on par with Tasmania’s 11 public holidays this year.
Premier Chris Minns said Anzac Day is one of the most important and solemn days on our national calendar, and that will not change.
“Adding a public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend will not diminish that tradition,” Mr Minns said.
“If anything, it is a reminder of its importance and another reason for people to get up, attend a local service and ensure the spirit of remembrance continues to be passed on to the next generation.”
This information was provided by the NSW Government.