School and public holidays

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 on the Monday.

Western Australia's public holidays 2009

New Year's Day - Thursday 1 January
Australia Day - Monday 26 January
Labour Day - Monday 2 March
Good Friday - Friday 10 April
Easter Monday - Monday 13 April
ANZAC Day - Saturday 25 April
ANZAC Day Public Holiday - Monday 27 April
Foundation Day - Monday 1 June
Queen's Birthday - Monday 28 September
Christmas Day - Friday 25 December
Boxing Day - Saturday 26 December
Boxing Day Public Holiday - Monday 28 December

Western Australia's public holidays 2010

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

Western Australia's school holidays 2009

Autumn 10 April - 27 April 2009
Winter 4 July - 19 July 2009
Spring 26 September - 11 October 2009
Summer 17 December 2009 - 1 February 2010

Western Australia's school holidays 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.