NSW gets extra public holiday for Anzac Day until at least 2027

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressFebruary 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM

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New South Wales (NSW), Australia will introduce an extra public holiday in 2026 and 2027 when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. The decision, announced by NSW Premier Chris Minns, aims to ensure the tradition of remembrance continues and allows more people to attend services. The Returned and Services League (RSL) NSW supports the move, citing benefits for serving Australian Defence Force personnel. Currently, NSW has fewer public holidays than other mainland states, with only two additional holidays beyond the ten recognized nationwide. The NSW government will evaluate the economic and social impacts of the extra Anzac Day holiday and consider making the change permanent, as well as reassessing the overall number of public holidays in the state.

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Queensland 40% Christmas Island 40% South Australia 40% Victoria 40% Western Australia 50% Australian Capital Territory ×260% Vince Williams ×260% Returned and Services League NSW 70% Australia ×280% Chris Minns ×285% New South Wales ×790% Anzac Day ×795%

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anzac day 100% public holiday 90% new south wales 80% long weekend 60% australian defence force 50% remembrance services 50% statewide public holidays 40% rsl nsw 40%

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New South Wales

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