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New South Wales public holidays and PTO planner

New South Wales has a state-specific public-holiday calendar. Easter creates a four-day block, Monday holidays create easy long weekends, and the additional Anzac Day public holidays in 2026 and 2027 create an extra planning opportunity.

Calendar status
Checked August 4, 2026
Covers 2026 and 2027. Employer rules still apply.

Exact dates

2026 and 2027 holiday calendars

“Observed” means the weekday used in place of a weekend holiday. Dates shown as weekends may require an employer-selected substitute day.

New South Wales public holidays 2026

New South Wales public holidays for 2026
DateDayHolidayPlanning note
ThursdayNew Year's DayCalendar holiday
MondayAustralia DayCalendar holiday
FridayGood FridayCalendar holiday
SaturdayEaster SaturdayFalls on a weekend
SundayEaster SundayFalls on a weekend
MondayEaster MondayCalendar holiday
SaturdayAnzac DayFalls on a weekend
MondayAnzac Day (observed)Observed weekday
MondayAdditional public holiday after Anzac Day (observed)Observed weekday
MondayKing's BirthdayCalendar holiday
MondayLabour DayCalendar holiday
FridayChristmas DayCalendar holiday
SaturdayBoxing DayFalls on a weekend
MondayBoxing Day (observed)Observed weekday

New South Wales public holidays 2027

New South Wales public holidays for 2027
DateDayHolidayPlanning note
FridayNew Year's DayCalendar holiday
TuesdayAustralia DayCalendar holiday
FridayGood FridayCalendar holiday
SaturdayEaster SaturdayFalls on a weekend
SundayEaster SundayFalls on a weekend
MondayEaster MondayCalendar holiday
SundayAnzac DayFalls on a weekend
MondayAnzac Day (observed)Observed weekday
MondayAdditional public holiday after Anzac Day (observed)Observed weekday
MondayKing's BirthdayCalendar holiday
MondayLabour DayCalendar holiday
SaturdayChristmas DayFalls on a weekend
SundayBoxing DayFalls on a weekend
MondayChristmas Day (observed)Observed weekday
TuesdayBoxing Day (observed)Observed weekday

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What different PTO allowances produce in 2027

These are actual Balanced-strategy outputs—not hand-written multipliers. They assume Saturday and Sunday are free and use only the calendar above.

10 PTO days available

38 days off

PTO used
10
Breaks generated
10
Days off per PTO day
3.8Ă—

Strong opportunities

  • Mar 26–30: 5 days for 1 PTO
  • Dec 25–29: 5 days for 1 PTO
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15 PTO days available

51 days off

PTO used
15
Breaks generated
14
Days off per PTO day
3.4Ă—

Strong opportunities

  • Mar 26–30: 5 days for 1 PTO
  • Jan 1–4: 4 days for 1 PTO
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20 PTO days available

58 days off

PTO used
20
Breaks generated
13
Days off per PTO day
2.9Ă—

Strong opportunities

  • Mar 26–30: 5 days for 1 PTO
  • Dec 25–29: 5 days for 1 PTO
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Questions about this calendar

Are all New South Wales holidays guaranteed paid days off?
No. The NSW August Bank Holiday applies only to certain financial institutions and is not a general public holiday, so it is not included. Local event days and employment arrangements can also differ. Always compare this calendar with your employment agreement and workplace calendar.
Why can my observed holiday date be different?
Weekend holidays, substitute days, collective agreements, and company policies can move the day you actually receive off. Add the date supplied by your employer as a Company Day Off before optimizing.
How are the 10, 15, and 20-day PTO results calculated?
They are generated by Holiday Optimizer's Balanced strategy for 2027, using a standard Monday-to-Friday workweek, the holiday dates on this page, and no pre-booked or company-specific days. Your personalized result can differ.