Western Australia Public Holidays 2028

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

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2028 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
11public holidays
10fall on a weekday
7long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2028

Public holidays in 2028

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
In 433 daysCountdown
New Year's Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Jan 3Monday
In 435 daysCountdown
Australia Day
Jan 26Wednesday
In 458 daysCountdown
Labour Day
Mar 6Monday
In 498 days
Good Friday
Apr 14Friday
In 537 daysCountdown
Easter SundayFalls on a weekend
Apr 16Sunday
In 539 daysCountdown
Easter Monday
Apr 17Monday
In 540 days
Anzac Day
Apr 25Tuesday
In 548 daysCountdown
Western Australia Day
Jun 5Monday
In 589 days
King's Birthday
Sep 25Monday
In 701 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
In 792 daysCountdown
Boxing Day
Dec 26Tuesday
In 793 daysCountdown

Working days in 2028

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21219
February21021
March23122
April20317
May23023
June22121
July21021
August23023
September21120
October22022
November22022
December21219
Total26010250

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

What is the next public holiday?
New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
How many public holidays are there in Western Australia in 2028?
There are 11 public holidays: New Year's Day, Australia 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 2028.
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 2028?
250 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.