Western Australia Public Holidays 2025

Public holidays in Western Australia, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2025 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
10public holidays
10fall on a weekday
8long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2025

Public holidays in 2025

New Year's Day
Jan 1Wednesday
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Australia Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Jan 27Monday
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Labour Day
Mar 3Monday
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Good Friday
Apr 18Friday
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Easter SundayFalls on a weekend
Apr 20Sunday
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Easter Monday
Apr 21Monday
Passed
Anzac Day
Apr 25Friday
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Western Australia Day
Jun 2Monday
Passed
King's Birthday
Sep 29Monday
Passed
Christmas Day
Dec 25Thursday
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Boxing Day
Dec 26Friday
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Working days in 2025

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23221
February20020
March21120
April22319
May22022
June21120
July23023
August21021
September22121
October23023
November20020
December23221
Total26110251

Where these dates come from

Official source: WA Government: Public holidays

Weekend rule: When some holidays fall on a weekend, an additional weekday holiday is given. The rules differ by state and the dates shown already include them.

Note: King's Birthday is set by proclamation each year; some regional areas observe it on a different date.

Public holidays differ by state and territory. Additional days are given when some holidays fall on a weekend. Regional show days and part-day holidays are listed but not counted as days off.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Western Australia in 2025?
There are 10 public holidays: New Year's Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Western Australia Day, King's Birthday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2025.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When some holidays fall on a weekend, an additional weekday holiday is given. The rules differ by state and the dates shown already include them.
How many working days are there in 2025?
251 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.