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 days holiday is taken the first working day following.
Public Holidays for 2006
- Sunday 1 January - New Year's Day
- Monday 2 January - New Year's Day Public Holiday
- Thursday 26 January - Australia Day
- Monday 6 March - Labour Day
- Friday 14 April - Good Friday
- Monday 17 April - Easter Monday
- Tuesday 25 April - ANZAC Day
- Monday 5 June - Foundation Day
- Monday 2 October - Queen's Birthday
- Monday 25 December - Christmas Day
- Tuesday 26 December - Boxing Day
Public Holidays for 2007
- Monday 1 January - New Year's Day
- Friday 26 January - Australia Day
- Monday 5 March - Labour Day
- Friday 6 April - Good Friday
- Monday 9 April - Easter Monday
- Wednesday 25 April - ANZAC Day
- Monday 4 June - Foundation Day
- Monday 1 October - Queen's Birthday
- Tuesday 25 December - Christmas Day
- Wednesday 26 December - Boxing Day
Western Australia's School Holidays
School Holidays for 2006
- Autumn - 14 April to 30 April 2006
- Winter - 8 July to 23 July 2006
- Spring - 30 September to 15 October 2006
- Summer - 15 December to 30 January 2007
School Holidays for 2007
- Autumn - 6 April to 22 April 2007
- Winter - 7 July to 22 July 2007
- Spring - 29 September to 14 October 2007
- Summer - 12 December to TBC
Visitors should be aware that school holiday periods in other states may differ from Western Australia's™ holiday calendar.
