Working Days in Australia in 2027: Totals by State
Compare working days in 2027 by Australian state and territory, with monthly totals, public holidays, long weekends, disrupted weeks, and work streaks for planning.
Working days here leave out weekends and the public holidays that apply to the selected state or territory, plus local show days if you choose a local holiday area that observes them. Shutdown periods and court rule exclusions are not deducted.
252 working days
in 2027: New South Wales
July, August, September and November have the most working days (22); January has the fewest (19). January, March and December each lose two working days to public holidays. The longest run without a public holiday is 79 working days, from Tuesday 15 June to Friday 1 October.
Working dayWeekendPublic holiday on a weekday
| Month | Working days | Public holidays | Weekend days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027New Year's Day, Australia Day | 19 | 2 | 10 |
| February 2027 | 20 | 0 | 8 |
| March 2027Good Friday, Easter Monday | 21 | 2 | 8 |
| April 2027ANZAC Day (observed) | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| May 2027 | 21 | 0 | 10 |
| June 2027King's Birthday | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| July 2027 | 22 | 0 | 9 |
| August 2027 | 22 | 0 | 9 |
| September 2027 | 22 | 0 | 8 |
| October 2027Labour Day | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| November 2027 | 22 | 0 | 8 |
| December 2027Christmas Day (observed), Boxing Day (observed) | 21 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 252 | 9 | 104 |
Long weekends in 2027
| Dates | Holiday | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 – Sunday 3 January | New Year's Day | 3 |
| Friday 26 – Monday 29 March | Good Friday, Easter Monday | 4 |
| Saturday 24 – Monday 26 April | ANZAC Day (observed) | 3 |
| Saturday 12 – Monday 14 June | King's Birthday | 3 |
| Saturday 2 – Monday 4 October | Labour Day | 3 |
| Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December | Christmas Day (observed), Boxing Day (observed) | 4 |
Disrupted weeks in 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 26 January 2027 | Australia Day |
How to use Australian working day totals in planning
Australian working-day totals vary by jurisdiction because each state and territory can observe a different holiday mix. That means national assumptions can be misleading when contracts, SLAs, or delivery programs depend on local business-day availability. Year-level summaries make these differences clear and support more transparent planning across cross-state work.
Finance teams rely on these totals for contractor cost modeling and period-close forecasting, while program managers use them to set realistic sprint and release expectations. Legal teams can also use annual working-day comparisons when defining notice windows and response timelines in agreements spanning multiple states. Substitute-day effects are included, so the yearly counts remain consistent even when holidays fall on weekends.
Frequently asked questions
What does this year summary include?
A high-level summary of working days, public holidays, long weekends, disrupted weeks, and longest work streaks for the selected year and jurisdiction.
How are working days calculated here?
Working days are Monday to Friday minus public holidays that apply to your selected state or territory. Local show days are included when you select a local holiday area that observes them.
Which holidays are included?
All statutory public holidays for the selected jurisdiction, including state-specific holidays (such as Canberra Day or Melbourne Cup Day) and regional show days where applicable.
Does it include shutdown periods or court rules?
No. Shutdown periods and court rule exclusions are applied in the main calculator. The year summary focuses on weekends and public holidays only.
What is a disrupted week?
A disrupted week is any week that contains a public holiday. These weeks often have reduced capacity and can affect delivery timelines.
How should I use long weekend and work streak data?
Use long weekend counts to plan staffing and leave, and the longest work streak metric to identify extended periods without a break.
Can I compare different states or regions?
Yes. Change the jurisdiction selector to refresh the summary for that jurisdiction, or select a local holiday area to see regional show day impacts.
Where can I export the holiday dates?
Use the Wallplanner page to export a PDF or ICS calendar for the same year and public holidays.