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 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 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.
