Planning Annual Leave Around Anzac Day
Anzac Day falls on 25 April every year and is a national public holiday. When it lands mid-week, a day or two of leave bridges it to the nearest weekend; when it falls on a weekend, most states grant a substitute Monday holiday.
Anzac Day often sits close to Easter, and in some years the two can be chained together into an exceptionally long break with a modest leave spend.
When Anzac Day falls, by state
| State / Territory | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Sat 25 Apr 2026 (Anzac Day) | Sun 25 Apr 2027 (Anzac Day) |
| Victoria | Sat 25 Apr 2026 (Anzac Day) | Sun 25 Apr 2027 (Anzac Day) |
| Queensland | Sat 25 Apr 2026 (Anzac Day) | Mon 26 Apr 2027 (Anzac Day (Monday)) |
| Western Australia | Sat 25 Apr 2026 (Anzac Day) Mon 27 Apr 2026 (Additional public holiday (Anzac Day)) | Sun 25 Apr 2027 (Anzac Day) Mon 26 Apr 2027 (Additional public holiday (Anzac Day)) |
| South Australia | Sat 25 Apr 2026 (Anzac Day) | Sun 25 Apr 2027 (Anzac Day) |
| Tasmania | Sat 25 Apr 2026 (Anzac Day) | Sun 25 Apr 2027 (Anzac Day) |
| Australian Capital Territory | Mon 27 Apr 2026 (Anzac Day (Monday)) | Mon 26 Apr 2027 (Anzac Day (Monday)) |
| Northern Territory | Sat 25 Apr 2026 (Anzac Day) | Mon 26 Apr 2027 (Anzac Day (Monday)) |
Dates verified Sun 28 Jun 2026 against the Fair Work Ombudsman and state/territory sources.
How to bridge Anzac Day (2026)
- New South Wales: Anzac Day (Sat 25 Apr 2026) falls on a weekend; a substitute public holiday usually applies on the following Monday.
- Victoria: Anzac Day (Sat 25 Apr 2026) falls on a weekend; a substitute public holiday usually applies on the following Monday.
- Queensland: Anzac Day (Sat 25 Apr 2026) falls on a weekend; a substitute public holiday usually applies on the following Monday.
- Western Australia: Additional public holiday (Anzac Day) (Mon 27 Apr 2026) already anchors a 3-day run off (Sat 25 Apr 2026 to Mon 27 Apr 2026) — bridge the working days on either side to extend it.
- South Australia: Anzac Day (Sat 25 Apr 2026) falls on a weekend; a substitute public holiday usually applies on the following Monday.
- Tasmania: Anzac Day (Sat 25 Apr 2026) falls on a weekend; a substitute public holiday usually applies on the following Monday.
- Australian Capital Territory: Anzac Day (Monday) (Mon 27 Apr 2026) already anchors a 3-day run off (Sat 25 Apr 2026 to Mon 27 Apr 2026) — bridge the working days on either side to extend it.
- Northern Territory: Anzac Day (Sat 25 Apr 2026) falls on a weekend; a substitute public holiday usually applies on the following Monday.
Related guides
Other holidays: Easter · Christmas & New Year · King's Birthday · Labour Day · Australia Day.
By state: New South Wales · Victoria · Queensland · Western Australia · South Australia · Tasmania · Australian Capital Territory · Northern Territory.
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