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.
New Year's Day – Friday 1 January
Australia Day – Tuesday 26 January
Labour Day – Monday 1 March
Good Friday – Friday 2 April
Easter Monday – Monday 5 April
ANZAC Day – Sunday 25 April
ANZAC Day Public Holiday – Monday 26 April
Foundation Day – Monday 7 June
Queen’s Birthday – Monday 27 September
Christmas Day – Saturday 25 December
Christmas Day Public Holiday - Monday 27 December
Boxing Day – Sunday 26 December
Boxing Day Public Holiday – Tuesday 28 December
Autumn – 10 April to 27 April 2009
Winter – 4 July to 19 July 2009
Spring – 26 September to 11 October 2009
Summer – 18 December to 30 January 2010
Autumn – 2 April to 18 April 2010
Winter – 3 July to 18 July 2010
Spring – 25 September to 10 October 2010
Summer – 16 December to TBA
Visitors should be aware that school holiday periods in other states may differ from Western Australia’s holiday calendar.
* 2009/10 preliminary dates only – to be confirmed.
