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Extra public holiday for NSW under consideration as Anzac Day falls on weekend, premier says

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressJanuary 29, 2026 at 02:10 AM
Extra public holiday for NSW under consideration as Anzac Day falls on weekend, premier says
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The New South Wales government is considering adding a public holiday to create a long weekend for Anzac Day, which falls on a Saturday this year. Premier Chris Minns stated that the government is in discussions with the RSL to ensure that any new holiday does not diminish the importance of Anzac Day commemorations. This potential holiday would align NSW with Western Australia and the ACT, which already have similar provisions when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. The talks are ongoing, with the aim of reaching a resolution that respects both the holiday and the national day of remembrance.

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Australia 50% Western Australia 60% Australian Capital Territory 60% RSL 70% Chris Minns 80% New South Wales government 90% New South Wales ×290% Anzac Day ×395%

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public holiday 100% anzac day 90% long weekend 80% new south wales 70% state government 60% national day of remembrance 50% chris minns 40%

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