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School and public holidays

WA school and public holidays mostly commemorate landmark Australian historic events, or religious celebrations, with an average of ten public holidays per year.

Should a State holiday fall on a weekend, the extra day's holiday is taken the first working day following.

 

Public Holidays in Western Australia

2010

  • Foundation Day - Monday 07 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

2011

  • New Year's Day - Saturday 01 January
  • New Year's Day Public Holiday - Monday 03 January
  • Australia Day - Tuesday 26 January
  • Labour Day - Monday 07 March
  • Good Friday - Friday 22 April
  • Easter Monday - Monday 25 April
  • ANZAC Day - Monday 25 April
  • Special Public Holiday - Tuesday 26 April
  • Foundation Day - Monday 06 June
  • Queen's Birthday - Monday 03 October
  • Christmas Day - Sunday 25 December
  • Christmas Day Public Holiday - Monday 26 December
  • Boxing Day - Monday 26 December
  • Boxing Day Public Holiday - Tuesday 27 December

2012

  • New Year's Day - Sunday 01 January
  • New Year's Day Public Holiday - Monday 02 January
  • Australia Day - Thursday 26 January
  • Labour Day - Monday 05 March
  • Good Friday - Friday 06 April
  • Easter Monday - Monday 09 April
  • ANZAC Day - Wednesday 25 April
  • Foundation Day - Monday 04 June
  • Queen's Birthday - Monday 01 October
  • Christmas Day - Tuesday 25 December
  • Boxing Day - Wednesday 26 December

 

School Holidays in Western Australia

2010

  • Winter - 03 July to 19 July
  • Spring - 25 September to 11 October
  • Summer - 17 December 2010 to 01 February 2011

2011

  • Autumn - 22 April to 08 May
  • Winter - 09 July to 24 July
  • Spring - 01 to 16 October
  • Summer - 16 December 2010 to 31 February 2012

 

Please note:

Visitors should be aware that school holiday periods in other states may differ from Western Australia's Holiday Calendar.

2011 WA School Holiday preliminary dates only - to be confirmed.

Plenty of outdoor activies and a great climate is perfect for a family holiday

Plenty of outdoor activies and a great climate is perfect for a family holiday

Enjoying a public holiday at a Perth cafe

Enjoying a public holiday at a Perth cafe