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 the first working day following.
Public Holidays 2008
Tuesday 1 January - New Year's Day
Saturday 26 January - Australia Day
Monday 3 March - Labour Day
Friday 21 March - Good Friday
Monday 24 March - Easter Monday
Friday 25 April - ANZAC Day
Monday 2 June - Foundation Day
Monday 29 September - Queen's Birthday
Thursday 25 December - Christmas Day
Friday 26 December - Boxing Day
Western Australia's School Holidays 2008
Autumn - 12 April to 27 April 2008
Winter - 5 July to 20 July 2008
Spring - 27 September to 12 October 2008
Summer - 17 December to 2 February 2009
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Visitors should be aware that school holiday periods in other states may differ from Western Australia's holiday calendar.
This page was last reviewed on the 28th March 2008.
