Labour Day (NSW, ACT and SA)
The Labour Day public holiday in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia, held on the first Monday in October.
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OrganiserFair Work Ombudsman
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
New South Wales, the ACT and South Australia share a Labour Day on the first Monday in October. It fell on 5 October in 2026 and falls on 4 October in 2027.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 4 October 2027 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Monday 2 October 2028 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Monday 1 October 2029 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
- NSW Government: Public holidays
- ACT Government: Public holidays, school terms and daylight savings
- SafeWork SA: Public holidays
- Fair Work Ombudsman: 2027 public holidays
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