Public Holiday information for Western Australia (WA) and Perth residents and visitors.
WA Public Holidays 2024
| Holiday Title | Date | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 | Public | WA Wide |
| Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 | Public | WA Wide |
| Labour Day | Monday, 4 March 2024 | Public | WA Wide |
| Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 | Public | WA Wide |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March 2024 | Public | WA Wide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 | Public | WA Wide |
| ANZAC Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 | Public | WA Wide |
| Western Australia Day | Monday, 3 June 2024 | Public | WA Wide |
| King’s Birthday* | Monday, 5 August 2024 TBC | Regional | Port Hedland |
| King’s Birthday* | Monday, 5 August 2024 TBC | Regional | Karratha |
| King’s Birthday* | Monday, 23 September 2024 | Public | WA Most Areas |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 | Public | WA Wide |
| Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 | Public | WA Wide |
Notes:
The Queen’s Birthday public holiday has been replaced by the King’s Birthday public holiday.
*The King’s Birthday public holiday date is observed on an alternate date in the areas of Port Hedland and Karratha. These areas typically observe the public holiday on the first Monday in August.
Easter Sunday was established as a public holiday in Western Australia in 2022.
WA Specific Public Holidays
There are a total of seven national public holidays that are observed throughout Australia. In addition, each state has their own public holiday dates that are set by the local government.
Some states also have regional holidays. These regional public holidays are observed within individual regions of the state and are often to observe local shows or events. In Western Australia, there are some regions that observe the King’s Birthday holiday on a different date. This is usually due to the original date for the King’s Birthday clashing with another significant date or event.
The national public holidays that are observed by all states of Australia are:
- New Year’s Day
- Australia Day
- ANZAC Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
The public holidays that are exclusive to Western Australia are:
- Labour Day
- Western Australia Day
- King’s Birthday
What is Western Australia Day?
Western Australia Day or WA Day is observed on the first Monday in June each year.
Originally named Foundation Day, it was formally changed to WA Day in April 2012.
WA Day is intended to be a more inclusive public holiday, celebrating all Western Australians by recognising Western Australia’s Aboriginal history in addition to the early European settlers and everyone else who has made Western Australia their home.