Easter in Australia
Sunday, March 28, 2027 ยท Australia/Sydney ยท Regional public holiday
When is Easter in Australia in 2027?
Easter in Australia is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 (Australia/Sydney). As of October 17, 2026, thatโs 162 days ยท about 23 weeks ยท about 5 months. It falls on a Sunday.
Is Easter a public holiday in Australia?
Easter is a public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia, but not nationwide in Australia. Easter Sunday is a public holiday in every state and territory except Tasmania, where Good Friday and Easter Monday are the Easter public holidays (Easter Tuesday is generally for the Tasmanian State Service only).
Days off for Easter 2027 in Australia
- Sunday, March 28, 2027Public holiday โ the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia
How Australia celebrates
Easter anchors a four-day long weekend in Australia, from Good Friday to Easter Monday, with the Sydney Royal Easter Show and chocolate Easter Bilbies sold alongside bunnies.