New South Wales Public Holidays 2028
Complete list of all public holidays in New South Wales for 2028. Plan your leave, manage payroll, and never miss an important date.
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January 2028
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar used in Australia and many other countries.
Australia Day
Australia Day is the Australian national day. It is celebrated on January 26 each year.
April 2028
Good Friday
Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday and is a national holiday in Australia.
Holy Saturday*
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in some states and the two territories in Australia.
Easter Sunday*
On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during in World War I.
June 2028
King's Birthday*
The King’s birthday is an annual public holiday in parts of Australia celebrating the official birthday of King Charles III.
August 2028
New South Wales Bank Holiday*
The New South Wales Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday of August.
October 2028
Labour Day*
Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories.
December 2028
Christmas Day
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day, which is in the middle of summer in Australia.
Boxing Day
December 26 is the Boxing Day holiday celebrated in Australia.
About New South Wales Public Holidays 2028
This page provides a comprehensive list of all public holidays in New South Wales for 2028. Public holidays are important for planning annual leave, managing payroll, calculating working days, and ensuring business compliance.
Planning Your 2028 Leave
Use this calendar to strategically plan your annual leave around public holidays to maximize time off. Many employees plan long weekends by taking leave adjacent to public holidays, especially when they fall on Mondays or Fridays.
Payroll and Working Days
Public holidays affect payroll calculations, employee entitlements, and working day calculations. Use our Working Days Calculator to accurately calculate business days between dates, automatically accounting for these public holidays.
New South Wales-Specific Holidays
In addition to national public holidays observed across Australia, New South Wales has state-specific public holidays. These dates are official public holidays only within New South Wales and may not be observed in other states or territories.