On average, the Wheatbelt region in Western Australia (WA) has 10 public holidays per year, most of which commemorate landmark Australian historic events, or religious celebrations.
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
WA School Holidays for 2010
First Term – 1 February to 1 April 2010
Second Term – 19 April to 2 July 2010
Third Term – 19 July to 24 September 2010
Fourth Term – 11 October to 16 December 2010
Visitors should be aware that school holiday periods in other states may differ from Western Australia’s holiday calendar.
* 2009/10 preliminary dates only – to be confirmed.
