Public holiday Community and charity
Easter Saturday (Australia)
A public holiday on the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday in most Australian states and territories, but not Tasmania or Western Australia.
- UK (not marked)
- USA (not marked)
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International (not marked)
OrganiserFair Work Ombudsman
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Easter Saturday is a public holiday in the ACT, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. Queensland calls it the day after Good Friday and Victoria the Saturday before Easter Sunday. Western Australia plans to add it from 2028 under proposed changes.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 27 March 2027 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Saturday 15 April 2028 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Saturday 31 March 2029 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
- Fair Work Ombudsman: 2027 public holidays
- Queensland Government: Public holidays
- Business Victoria: Public holidays in Victoria for 2027
- WA Government: Outcomes from the public holiday review
Spotted a mistake? If you run this day, claim it to correct it.