# Anzac Day 2026 Substitute Public Holiday

## The Answer

**No, there is not a uniform substitute public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 across all of Australia.** Whether an employee receives a substitute public holiday depends entirely on which state or territory they work in.

## Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Breakdown

**States/Territories with automatic Monday substitute:**
- **New South Wales**: When Anzac Day (25 April) falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is a public holiday
- **Victoria**: When Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is a public holiday
- **Queensland**: When Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is a public holiday
- **South Australia**: When Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is a public holiday
- **Western Australia**: When Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is a public holiday
- **Tasmania**: When Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is a public holiday

**Australian Capital Territory**: When Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is a public holiday

**Northern Territory**: When Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, the following Monday is a public holiday

## The Critical Point

All Australian jurisdictions provide a substitute Monday public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. However, this is **not a single national entitlement**—it arises from separate legislation in each state and territory. An employee's entitlement depends on which jurisdiction's laws apply to their employment, determined by where they work.