Here’s the latest on NSW Anzac Day public holiday as of early 2026.
NSW has been considering an extra public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend, specifically to create a long weekend by moving the holiday to the following Monday. This proposal was publicly discussed by NSW Premier Chris Minns earlier in 2026 and involved consultations with the RSL to ensure commemorations remain central.[4][8]
By mid-February 2026, multiple outlets reported that the NSW government announced a plan to designate the Monday after Anzac Day as an extra public holiday for NSW in 2026 and 2027, effectively aligning with arrangements already in place in Western Australia and the ACT. Some coverage noted that this would apply when Anzac Day falls on a weekend and would be a trial with reviews scheduled for the future.[3][8]
There has been media coverage of mixed reactions from business groups, with concerns about costs and penalties for employers, but official statements emphasized preserving Anzac Day’s commemorative importance while providing additional time for reflection and family.[9][3][4]
What this means for you in Edison, NJ (your location) is not directly applicable since Anzac Day public holidays are a state matter in Australia. If you’re tracking NSW-specific public holidays for travel, work planning, or events, I’d recommend checking NSW government or NSW RSL NSW pages for the most current official guidance and any updates on whether the extra holiday will proceed beyond the trial years. If you’d like, I can summarize the key official sources and provide a quick reference checklist for NSW holiday planning.[8]
Cited sources:
The NSW Government will ensure Anzac Day is appropriately commemorated in New South Wales, announcing an additional public holiday on the Monday following Anzac Day this year and in 2027.
dcj.nsw.gov.auNew South Wales residents could get an extra public holiday in April with Anzac Day falling on a weekend in 2026 and 2027.
www.abc.net.auNew South Wales Premier Chris Minns is considering granting workers an extra day off if Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, as it will in 2025. This would align NSW with Western Australia and the ACT, which already provide a substitute holiday. Minns emphasized consultation with the RSL to ensure the solemnity of Anzac Day commemorations remains paramount.
economictimes.indiatimes.comWith Anzac Day falling on a weekend this year, an extra public holiday has been announced for the people of NSW.
www.sbs.com.auNew South Wales has the fewest public holidays in Australia, observing only 11.
www.abc.net.auState government in talks with RSL to ensure the creation of long weekend doesn't detract from national day of remembrance
www.theguardian.com