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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 for 2009

  • Queen's Birthday - Monday 28 September
  • Christmas Day - Friday 25 December
  • Boxing Day - Saturday 26 December
  • Boxing Day Public Holiday - Monday 28 December

Public Holidays in Western Australia for 2010

  • New Year's Day - Friday 1 January
  • Australia Day - Tuesday 26 January
  • Labour Day - Monday 1 March
  • Good Friday - Friday 2 April
  • Easter Monday - Monday 5 April
  • ANZAC Day - Sunday 25 April
  • ANZAC Day Public Holiday - Monday 26 April
  • Foundation Day - Monday 7 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

Western Australia's School Holidays


WA School Holidays for 2009

  • Winter - 4 July to 19 July 2009
  • Spring - 26 September to 11 October 2009
  • Summer - 17 December to 1 February 2010

WA School Holidays for 2010

  • Autumn - 2 April to 18 April 2010
  • Winter - 3 July to 18 July 2010
  • Spring - 25 September to 10 October 2010
  • Summer - 16 December to TBA

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

2009/10 WA school and public 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