NSW, ACT, and some other jurisdictions have announced an extra public holiday when ANZAC Day falls on a weekend in 2026 and 2027.
- New South Wales: An additional public holiday will be observed on Monday, 27 April 2026 (and similarly in 2027), after ANZAC Day falls on a weekend. This is part of a two-year arrangement and is being evaluated for potential permanency after 2032. This means many residents in NSW will have a day off on the Monday following ANZAC Day in those years. [Sources indicate NSW’s decision and the two-year trial period, with ongoing reviews planned.]
- Australian Capital Territory: The ACT plans to transfer the public holiday to Monday while keeping ANZAC Day commemorations on the weekend, aligning with NSW’s approach for weekend ANZAC Days. [Resulting in a Monday holiday for 2026 and 2027.]
- Other states like Western Australia already observe a substitute public holiday when ANZAC Day falls on a weekend, so public holiday patterns can vary by state. [Context from multiple state-level announcements.]
Practical takeaways for you in Buffalo, NY:
- This is a domestic Australia/New Zealand policy change; it does not affect U.S. holidays or local observances in New York State or Buffalo. There is no public holiday in New York specifically tied to ANZAC Day. If you’re planning travel or work around those dates, rely on your employer or local/state calendars for any jurisdiction-specific US holidays.
If you’d like, I can pull exact dates and the current status for NSW, ACT, and WA from official government or reputable news sites and summarize them in a table.
Sources
NSW employers: a new ANZAC Day public holiday lands in 2026 — with flow-on impacts for pay, rostering and trading. Are you ready?
allanhall.com.auThe New South Wales Government made an order under the Public Holidays Act 2010 declaring additional public holidays on 27 April 2026 and 26 April 2027 for the whole of New South Wales as Anzac Day falls on a weekend in 2026 and 2027.
www.australianindustrygroup.com.auNew South Wales Premier Chris Minns has announced an extra public holiday on Monday, April 27, 2026, and a similar arrangement for 2027, as Anzac Day falls on a weekend. This decision, aimed at acknowledging the significance of the day, has drawn criticism from the hospitality and retail sectors concerned about increased costs and lost trade.
economictimes.indiatimes.comYour complete guide to the various public holidays each Australian state and territory will have over the year 2026.
www.womensweekly.com.auThe ACT Government has confirmed that when ANZAC Day falls on Saturday, 25 April 2026, the public holiday will be observed on the following Monday, 27
www.miragenews.comChris Minns announces change for minimum of two years as Anzac Day falls on weekends this year and next
www.theguardian.comLearn everything about ANZAC Day 2026 and 2027 including the dates public holiday rules traditions dawn services marches and ceremonies in Australia New Zealand and overseas. Find out why this day remains important for remembering the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers.
chinamatters.org.auNew South Wales will observe an extra public holiday in 2026 and 2027. This holiday will be the Monday after Anzac Day if it falls on a weekend. The government aims to boost participation in…
economictimes.comThe ACT government will observe both Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April as public holidays for Anzac Day in 2026. This aligns with NSW – see Member Advice NAT 011/26.
www.australianindustrygroup.com.auNew South Wales will observe an extra public holiday in 2026 and 2027. This holiday will be the Monday after Anzac Day if it falls on a weekend. The government aims to boost participation in remembrance activities. This move brings New South Wales in line with other states. The trial will be reviewed in 2032.
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