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[H3] The Forest High School returns bigger and better to a new home
Students and staff have welcomed the opening of the new Forest High School, as the Minns Labor Government delivers on its promise to build world-class infrastructure across NSW.Ministerial media release
[H4] Design unveiled for new Bargo Ambulance Station
The Bargo community are being given a first look at the design for the new Bargo Ambulance Station which will boost emergency and mobile medical care in the Macarthur region.Ministerial media release
[H4] Moor than an average wreck: Oldest colonial era boat preserved for permanent display
Australia’s oldest surviving colonial-era boat, discovered under layers of tidal sand and mud during excavation for the Barangaroo metro station, will be go on permanent display at the Australian National Maritime Musuem.Ministerial media release
[H4] Minister visits NSW’s busiest remand prison to thank staff on National Corrections Day
The Minister for Corrections Anoulack Chanthivong is today visiting the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) at Silverwater Correctional Complex to thank staff for their service.Ministerial media release
[H4] Design unveiled for new Moss Vale Ambulance Station
Moss Vale and surrounding communities are being given a first look at the design for the new Moss Vale Ambulance Station which will boost emergency and mobile medical care across the Southern Highlands.
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[H1] NSW public holidays

Check the NSW public holidays for 2026 and 2027. Learn about worker entitlements on these days.

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[H2] NSW public holidays 2026 to 2027
Holiday20262027New Year's DayThursday 1 January 2026Friday 1 January 20273Additional DayNot applicableNot applicable2Australia DayMonday 26 January 2026Tuesday 26 January 2027Good FridayFriday 3 April 2026Friday 26 March 2027Easter SaturdaySaturday 4 April 2026Saturday 27 March 2027Easter SundaySunday 5 April 2026Sunday 28 March 2027Easter MondayMonday 6 April 2026Monday 29 March 2027Anzac DaySaturday 25 April 2026Sunday 25 April 2027Additional DayMonday 27 April 2026Monday 26 April 2027King's BirthdayMonday 8 June 2026Monday 14 June 20271Bank HolidayMonday 3 August 2026Monday 2 August 2027Labour DayMonday 5 October 2026Monday 4 October 2027Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026Saturday 25 December 20273Additional DayNot applicableMonday 27 December 2027Boxing DaySaturday 26 December 2026Sunday 26 December 20273Additional DayMonday 28 December 2026Tuesday 28 December 20271 Retail bank branches and certain financial institutions are required to remain closed on the first Monday in August (Bank Holiday) unless otherwise exempt - see Part 3A of the Retail Trading Act 2008. ‘Bank Holiday’ is included in this list because it has implications for the staffing of these institutions. See the Banks and Financial Institutions page of the Fair Trading website. The Bank Holiday is not a declared public holiday.2 The public holiday standard in the Public Holidays Act 2010 provides that when Australia Day (26 January) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no public holiday on that day and instead the following Monday is to be the public holiday. 3The public holiday standard in the Act provides that when New Year's Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday there is to be an additional public holiday on the following Monday or Tuesday.

[H3] Public holidays in NSW legislation
Section 4 of the Public Holidays Act 2010 (the Act) declares the standard public holidays that apply in NSW.Section 5 of the Act provides for the declaration of additional public holidays including public holidays for a part of the State.Section 8 of the Act provides for the declaration of a local event day in a local government area.Note that the declaration of a local event day does not make the local event day a public holiday.

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[H2] Additional public holiday information

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NSW local public holidays or local event daysIn addition to these standard public holidays for all of NSW, there are also some Local Public Holidays and Local Event Days declared in regional and rural NSW to recognise a significant annual event for the local community like an agricultural show or racing carnival.These occasions may be declared by the Minister for Industrial Relations following an application made by a local council for a whole day or part of a day. Local Public HolidaysLocal Event DaysRetail shop and bank trading restrictionsAsk about trading restrictions and exemptions for banks and retail shops by calling Fair Trading NSW at 13 32 20. You can also see Trading on public holidays page on Fair Trading NSW website.Workplace rights and responsibilities for national system employers and employeesPublic holidays, including local public days, will affect workplace entitlements for national system employers and employees. Information is provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman on the National Employment Standards for public holidays and in the awards and agreements that apply to your workplace.The Public Holidays Act 2010 notes that the following provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 of the Commonwealth also apply to employees and employers in NSW.Section 114, about the entitlement to be absent from employment on a public holiday, andSection 116, about payment for absence on a public holiday.For information and assistance, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman.Essential guides
[H3] NSW Guide to Public Holidays
How you can prepare your business:Get to know which public holidays may affect your business.Ensure you have a leave calendar or a staff log of available staff.Find out about the Industrial Relations implications and obligations for staff working on a Public Holiday, for example, loading or penalty.Take time to understand what additional staffing needs may be requiredAccess the:NSW Guide to Public Holidays and NSW Industrial Relations public holiday presentation.

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[H3] Employer and employee essentials
To find information on public holiday entitlements, employers and employees should check their industrial instrument, for example, award, agreement, or employment contract. They should also refer to the National Employment Standards in the Fair Work Act 2009.

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Download or print your new iCalendar, so you never miss an important Public Holiday. Making it easy to be organised.Ready to download the iCal for NSW Public Holidays 2025?Read more
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Find events, workshops, exhibitions and performances taking place in NSW to make the most of your public holidays. See all options in NSW events
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[H2] Public Holiday FAQs

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1. What are the public holidays in NSW?Holidays for NSW are gazetted under the Public Holidays Act 2010. They are statewide or regional public holidays and apply to all businesses across NSW.The standard public holidays across NSW include:New Year’s DayAustralia DayGood FridayEaster SaturdayEaster SundayEaster MondayAnzac DayKing’s BirthdayLabour DayChristmas DayBoxing Day.2. What is a local or regional public holiday?Local public holidays may also be declared in regional and rural NSW. They are holidays that commemorate a day of special significance to a specific local community. These are in addition to the standard public holidays that apply to the whole of NSW.Note: A local public holiday is a declared public holiday for that area for work purposes. Additional penalty payments may apply. Refer to your applicable industrial instrument for details.3. What is a Local Event Day?There are a small number of Local Event Days that can be for a whole day or part of a day. These are in addition to standard public holidays that apply to the whole of NSW. They might be for an event like an agricultural show or racing carnival.Importantly, Local Event Days are not a declared public holiday for work purposes.4. What is an Additional Day?Every few years, New Year's Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. When this happens, there will be an additional gazetted public holiday on the following available weekday.5. Is a Bank Holiday a declared public holiday?No, it is not a declared public holiday for all of NSW. Only retail bank branches and certain financial institutions are required to remain closed on the first Monday in August, unless otherwise exempt.For more information refer to the NSW Fair Trading website.6. When is Anzac Day public holiday observed?The Anzac Day holiday is always recognised and observed on the 25 April every year. This includes when it falls on a weekend.7. What about the Australia Day public holiday?Where Australia Day falls on a weekend, there is no public holiday on that day. Instead, the following Monday is the public holiday.8. Do I get extra pay to work on a public holiday?In most cases an employee that works on a gazetted public holiday is entitled to extra payment. This is usually in the form of an additional penalty or loading.Detailed information on public holiday entitlements is in your workplace industrial instrument. This could be an award, agreement or employment contract that covers your workplace.For information on pay and conditions of employment in the national system visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website.If you work in the NSW Local Government industry, visit our Local Government Industry page. You can also call us on 131 628 for help with public holidays.9. Do employees get paid for a public holiday that they do not work?In most cases where an employee is off work on a public holiday, and that day is their regular working day, the employee would still be entitled for payment for the absence on a public holiday.The Public Holidays Act 2010 also notes that the following provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 also apply to employees and employers in NSW:Section 114, about the entitlement to be absent on a public holiday, andSection 116, about payment for absence on a public holiday. Please refer to the relevant industrial laws and instruments including the specific Award or Agreement that covers your workplace for detailed information on public holiday entitlements.For information on pay and conditions of employment in the national system, visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website.10. What if a public holiday occurs while I am on Long Service Leave?You may have a situation where you are on Long Service Leave when a gazetted public holiday occurs. If this is a normal working day for an employee, an extra day must be added to the Long Service Leave period.11. Where to get more information on NSW public holidays?For information on pay and conditions of employment in the national system, visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website.For information on pay and conditions of employment in the national system, please visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website.For any NSW business trading hours information on public holidays (including Bank Holiday information) visit the NSW Fair Trading website.

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[H2] Do you employ workers in the community services industry
A new portable long service leave scheme for the community service industry launched on 1 July 2025.If you’re an employer in the community services sector, understand your responsibilities to ensure your workers receive their long service leave entitlements.Employer registrations are now open. Visit the Long Service Corporation

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[H3] The Forest High School returns bigger and better to a new home
Students and staff have welcomed the opening of the new Forest High School, as the Minns Labor Government delivers on its promise to build world-class infrastructure across NSW.Ministerial media release15 May 2026
[H3] Design unveiled for new Bargo Ambulance Station
The Bargo community are being given a first look at the design for the new Bargo Ambulance Station which will boost emergency and mobile medical care in the Macarthur region.Ministerial media release15 May 2026
[H3] Moor than an average wreck: Oldest colonial era boat preserved for permanent display
Australia’s oldest surviving colonial-era boat, discovered under layers of tidal sand and mud during excavation for the Barangaroo metro station, will be go on permanent display at the Australian National Maritime Musuem.Ministerial media release15 May 2026
[H3] Minister visits NSW’s busiest remand prison to thank staff on National Corrections Day
The Minister for Corrections Anoulack Chanthivong is today visiting the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) at Silverwater Correctional Complex to thank staff for their service.Ministerial media release15 May 2026
[H3] Design unveiled for new Moss Vale Ambulance Station
Moss Vale and surrounding communities are being given a first look at the design for the new Moss Vale Ambulance Station which will boost emergency and mobile medical care across the Southern Highlands.Ministerial media release15 May 2026
[H3] Warrawong Seawall works begin as parklands transformation takes shape
Construction is underway on the new Warrawong Seawall, marking the first major milestone in the revitalisation of Warrawong Parklands and the Lake Illawarra foreshore into a renewed waterfront destination for the Illawarra community.Ministerial media release15 May 2026
[H3] Critical trackwork on the Blue Mountains line
Transport for NSW has halved the length of scheduled trackwork of the Blue Mountains rail line, to reduce further impact on communities already affected by the ongoing closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass.Ministerial media release15 May 2026
[H3] Minns Government boosting Western NSW’s workforce participation with 176 additional childcare places
The Minns Labor Government is boosting the workforce in Western NSW by investing an additional $4.9 million into early childhood education and care services into the high need locations of Carrathool, Hay and Warrumbungle Shires.Ministerial media release15 May 2026
[H3] Construction begins on NSW’s first end-to-end green hydrogen hub
Construction has started on NSW’s first end-to-end hydrogen and ammonia production plant, The Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia (GEGHA) project, near Moree.Ministerial media release14 May 2026
[H3] First $60 million in community benefits unlocked by the New England Renewable Energy Zone
New England and Upper Hunter communities will share in an initial $60 million investment to deliver local infrastructure, services and employment opportunities as part of the New England Renewable Energy Zone.keyboard_arrow_left123...566567568keyboard_arrow_right

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[H3] Environment Protection Authority data breach
On 28 June 2025 there was unauthorised third-party access to the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Protection of the Environment Operations (POEO) public register, which includes non-public documents relating to Dangerous Goods, Radiation and Pesticides licences.Ministerial media release
[H4] NSW Government showcases the strength of the state’s innovation
The Minns Labor Government is putting innovation front and centre today with the NSW Commercialisation Showcase, highlighting the small businesses turning cutting-edge ideas into jobs, investment and real-world solutions for the state.
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On behalf of the NSW Government, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, loved ones and colleagues of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) soldier who tragically died during parachute training at Jervis Bay Airfield yesterday.News
[H4] For the Record - May 2026
2026 Recordkeeping Monitoring Exercise; July 2026 Records Managers Forum; Spotlight on Agency Services’ visits and tours; revised and new guidance and retention and disposal authorities.Ministerial media release
[H4] Productivity & Equality Commission inquiry into stranded aged care patients
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[H3] Independent Forestry Panel’s Stakeholder Report
The Independent Forestry Panel was appointed to lead consultation with stakeholders to inform NSW Government’s development of the Forestry Industry Action Plan. The Panel's full Stakeholder Consultation Report can be downloaded below.Authority
[H4] Aboriginal affairs, land rights and languages (FA461)
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[H4] Interstate comparison of taxes
Summaries of major tax initiatives for Australian states and territories, updating the interstate comparison of taxes series with interstate tax measures.Report
[H4] Post Mission Report
Mission to the United States of America by The Honourable Daniel Mookhey MLC, NSW Treasurer. 7-18 March 2026Guideline
[H4] Commissioner's Spotlight on leading a multigenerational workforce
This Spotlight focuses on the growing age-diversity of the NSW public sector and offers practical guidance to create inclusive, supportive workplaces that embraces a multigenerational workforce.

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