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In some regions, when Anzac Day lands on a weekend, an additional day off is granted on the following Monday.
This year, certain states have adjusted their policies. Here’s a comprehensive guide on which areas are offering an extra day off for Anzac Day.
In New South Wales, both Saturday, April 25, and Monday, April 27, have been designated as public holidays this year.
Historically, New South Wales did not allocate an additional public holiday if Anzac Day occurred on a weekend.
This year and the next, Anzac Day, observed on April 25, will coincide with the weekend.
NSW residents will also get Monday April 27, 2026 and Monday April 26, 2027 off.
Penalty rates still apply on April 25 and trading restrictions that apply on Anzac Day will not apply to the additional Monday holidays.
The Australian Capital Territory will get two public holidays on Saturday April 25 and Monday April 27.
Like NSW, the ACT previously only honoured the Anzac Day public holiday on April 25 but will adopt a bonus Monday public holiday this year.
It is unclear if it will continue with the extra public holiday in 2027.
WA also gets public holidays on Saturday April 25 and Monday April 27.
This isn’t new for the state, which has been giving people a bonus Monday public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend for years.
Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, SA, and the NT
Unfortunately for the rest of the country, NSW, the ACT and WA are the only jurisdictions offering an extra public holiday this year.
Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, SA, and the NT only observe the April 25 public holiday, even when it falls on a weekend.
This year, the Anzac Day holiday will be on Saturday April 25.
Next year it falls on Sunday April 25.
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