School and public holidays

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 on the Monday.

Western Australia's public holidays 2010

Queen’s Birthday – 27 September
Christmas Day – 25 December
Boxing Day – 26 December 

Western Australia's public holidays 2011

New Year's Day – 3 January
Australia Day – 26 January
Labour Day – 7 March
Good Friday – 22 April
Easter Monday – 25 April
ANZAC Day – 26 April
Foundation Day – 6 June
Queen’s Birthday – 3 October
Christmas Day – 26 December
Boxing Day – 27 December 

Western Australia's school holidays 2010

2 April - 19 April
3 July - 19 July
25 September - 11 October
16 December - 1 February 2011

Western Australia's school holidays 2011

20 April - 4 May
9 July - 25 July
1 October - 17 October
16 December - 1 February 2012

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