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 in Western Australia for 2008
New Year's Day – 1 January
Australia Day – 28 January
Labour Day – 3 March
Good Friday – 21 March
Easter Monday – 24 March
ANZAC Day – 25 April
Foundation Day – 2 June
Queen’s Birthday – 29 September
Christmas Day – 25 December
Boxing Day – 26 December
Western Australia's School Holidays
WA School Holidays for 2008
Autumn – 12 April to 28 April 2008
Winter – 5 July to 21 July 2008
Spring – 27 September to 13 October 2008
Summer – 19 December to 30 January 2009
Visitors should be aware that school holiday periods in other states may differ from Western Australia’s holiday calendar.
* 2008/09 preliminary dates only – to be confirmed.
