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Anzac Day retail trading hours vary across Australia, with one state imposing new restrictions.
www.sbs.com.auHere’s the latest on Anzac Day public holidays in Australia.
- New South Wales is considering an extra public holiday on the Monday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend, with discussions ongoing with the RSL. If adopted, this would create a Monday off in years like 2026 and 2027 when Anzac Day falls on a Saturday (and Sunday the following year) [ABC News, Jan 29, 2026; Sunrise coverage, Jan–Feb 2026].[1][3][4]
- Some states already observe an additional public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend: the ACT and Western Australia currently provide a Monday off in such cases, while other states have different arrangements; NSW’s potential policy would align with that practice if enacted [ABC News overview and Sunrise reports; 7NEWS coverage].[2][4][1]
- A practical note: when Anzac Day lands on a weekend, different jurisdictions handle the public holiday status differently, and in 2026 the day falls on a Saturday, with NSW exploring a Monday holiday and WA/ACT already implementing that extra day in their systems; next year’s arrangement varies by state and territory [ABC summary on state-by-state rules; Fair Work Ombudsman guidance].[5][7]
Illustrative snapshot
- If NSW adopts the Monday-off rule for weekend Anzac Day, residents could enjoy a bridging public holiday that provides an extra day for remembrance activities plus a long weekend in NSW, subject to legislative approval and any potential exemptions for businesses and workers [ABC News; Sunrise reports].[3][7][1]
What this means for you (in LA-area terms)
- Australia-wide, there isn’t a single national day off for Anzac Day; the public holiday calendar is state/territory-specific, so the availability of a Monday off depends on where you’re located within Australia. The NSW proposal, if enacted, would affect NSW residents and potentially influence neighboring states’ planning as well [ABC News overview; NSW government discussions; Fair Work Ombudsman guidance].[7][1][5]
Would you like a state-by-state table with current rules for 2026 and 2027, plus a short note on which states observe a Monday off when Anzac Day lands on a weekend? I can pull that together with citations.