Only a limited number of Australians will enjoy an extended break for the Anzac Day long weekend this year.

As citizens begin to plan their 2026 getaways, a state premier announced on Thursday that discussions are underway about introducing a new public holiday. This consideration comes in response to Anzac Day falling on a Saturday.

Commemorative services will take place across the country on April 25. However, only residents in Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory will benefit from an extra public holiday on the subsequent Monday.

“This isn’t just about this year; it’s the same situation next year when we also don’t get a day off,” New South Wales Premier Chris Minns remarked during an interview with Triple M radio on Thursday.

“In terms of public holidays, New South Wales is at a disadvantage compared to other states, which have more public holidays,” Minns added.

“We’re going to have a conversation about it for this year.”

Talks with the Returned and Services League (RSL) would be held to ensure the creation of a long weekend didn’t detract from the national day of remembrance.

“I’ve got to have confidence that it’s not going to — if we have a public holiday on the Monday — it doesn’t detract from the salience of the 25th,” Minns said.

“It’s got to be the 25th that’s hugely important.”

The Victorian government, which also doesn’t observe the Monday holiday, and business groups were contacted for comment.

Anzac Day is one of 10 public holidays recognised nationwide in 2026.

Most Australians get another three or four, including those in Victoria, Queensland, ACT and South Australia.

NSW observes two extra days: the King’s Birthday in June and Labour Day in October.

Christmas Island celebrates an extra six days, including two for Chinese New Year in mid-February.

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