On average, Western Australia has 10 public holidays per year, most of which commemorate landmark Australian historic events, or religious celebrations.
Should a state holiday fall on a weekend, the extra day's holiday is taken the first working day following.
Public Holidays for 2007 - 2009
|
Holiday |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
New Year's Day: |
Mon 1
January |
Tues1
January |
Thurs 1
January |
|
Australia Day: |
Fri 26
January |
Monday 28 January |
Mon 26
January |
|
Labour Day: |
Mon 5 March |
Mon 3 March |
Mon 2 March |
|
Good Friday: |
Fri 6 April |
Fri 21 March |
TBA* |
|
Easter Monday: |
Mon 9 April |
Mon 24 March |
TBA* |
|
ANZAC Day: |
Wed 25 April |
Fri 25 April |
Sat 25 April |
|
Foundation Day: |
Mon 4 June |
Mon 2 June |
Mon 1 June |
|
Queen's Birthday: |
Mon 1
October |
Mon 29
September |
TBA* |
|
Christmas Day: |
Tues 25 December |
Thur 25 December |
Fri 25
December |
|
Boxing Day: |
Wed 26 December |
Fri 26
December |
Sat 26
December
Mon 28 December |
* Dates to be advised for 2009 *
Western Australia's School Holidays
| Holidays |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
| Autumn: |
5 April - 22 April |
12 April - 27 April |
10 April - 27 April |
| Winter: |
7 July - 23 July |
5 July - 20 July |
27 September -
12 October |
| Spring: |
29 September -
15 October |
27 September -
12 October |
26 September -
11 October |
| Summer: |
14 December -
3 February 2008 |
17 December -
2 February 2009 |
18 December -
30 January 2010 |
Visitors should be aware that school holiday periods in other states may differ from Western Australia's™ holiday calendar.
