2027 Public Holidays & Working Days in Australia
Complete 2027 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Australia.
Australia has 243 working days and 21 public holidays in 2027, with a Saturday โ Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
Australia operates on UTC+10 with standard business hours 09:00โ17:00 and a saturday โ sunday weekend. In 2027, there are 243 standard working days and 21 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays โ potentially delaying payment settlement by 1โ3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Australia's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2027 holidays with local agents in advance.
โ ๏ธ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1โ2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
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Australia Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2027-01-01 | Fri | New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-01-26 | Tue | Australia Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-03-01 | Mon | Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-03-08 | Mon | Canberra Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-03-26 | Fri | Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-03-27 | Sat | Easter Eve Holy Saturday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-03-28 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-03-29 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-04-25 | Sun | Anzac Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-04-26 | Mon | Anzac Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-05-03 | Mon | May Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-05-31 | Mon | Reconciliation Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-06-07 | Mon | Western Australia Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-06-14 | Mon | King's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-08-02 | Mon | Picnic Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-09-24 | Fri | Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date) | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-09-27 | Mon | King's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-10-04 | Mon | Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-11-02 | Tue | Melbourne Cup | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-12-27 | Mon | Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-12-28 | Tue | Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Australia in 2027?
In 2027, Australia has 243 working days, 101 weekend days, and 21 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Australia?
The official weekend in Australia is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2027?
Australia has 21 public holidays in 2027. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Australia?
Banks in Australia are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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