Nov 282022
Public Holidays in Western Australia – Australian Dates And Time

The Public Holidays in Western Australia have always been a source for comfort and joy for the people of Western Australia. With the changing time, organizations have started recognizing them and organizing programs around them. These holidays are an integral part of the culture of Western Australia and are celebrated with great enthusiasm and warmth in every corner of the State. The local government considers each holiday as an occasion to celebrate the diversity of WA, express respect towards its values, traditions and beliefs.

Dates of public holidays change each year and vary by state. Some dates more than 12 months in advance may not yet be officially approved. While we believe the following to be correct, please check locally for the latest information.

Australian School Term Dates
Daylight Savings Dates
Public Holiday Calendars
ACT   QLD   NSW   VIC   TAS   NT   SA   WA
Special Observances in Australia
Australian Time Zones
— 2016 — 
Fri01 JanNew Year’s DayMon25 AprANZAC Day
Tues26 JanAustralia DayMon06 JuneWestern Australia Day
Mon07 MarLabour DayMon26 SeptQueen’s Birthday**
Fri25 MarGood FridaySun25 DecChristmas Day
Mon28 MarEaster MondayMon26 DecChristmas Day Holiday *
   Tues27 DecBoxing Day
— 2017 — 
Sun01 JanNew Year’s DayTues25 AprANZAC Day
Mon02 JanNew Year’s Day Holiday*Mon05 JuneWestern Australia Day
Thurs26 JanAustralia DayMon25 SeptQueen’s Birthday**
Mon06 MarLabour DayMon25 DecChristmas Day
Fri14 AprGood FridayTues26 DecBoxing Day
Mon17 AprEaster Monday   
— 2018 — 
Mon01 JanNew Year’s DayWed25 AprANZAC Day
Fri26 JanAustralia DayMon04 JuneWestern Australia Day
Mon05 MarLabour DayQueen’s Birthday**
Fri30 MarGood FridayTues25 DecChristmas Day
Mon02 AprEaster MondayWed26 DecBoxing Day
      

*An additional public holiday is added. The Holidays Act provides for an extra public holiday
to be added when Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day falls on a weekend.

**Queen’s Birthday
Some regional areas in WA hold the Queen’s Birthday public holiday on a different date.
These alternative dates are published when gazetted.

Local Government Authority Queen’s Birthday Alternative Date — Area Affected
Town of
Port Hedland
Port Hedland Cup Day
The area comprising the Port Hedland local government district.
Shire of
Roebourne
Community Festival (FeNaCING)
The area comprising the Roebourne local government district.
Shire of
East Pilbara
Marble Bar Cup Race Day
The area comprising that part of the East Pilbara local government district that is in, or within 150km of, the townsite of Marble Bar (constituted under the Land Administration Act 1997 section 26(2)), including the townsite of Nullagine (as constituted under that section), but not within 150km of the townsite of Newman (as constituted under that section).

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