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 2009
New Year's Day – Thursday 1 January
Australia Day – Monday 26 January
Labour Day – Monday 2 March
Good Friday – Friday 10 April
Easter Monday – Monday 13 April
ANZAC Day – Saturday 25 April
ANZAC Day Public Holiday – Monday 27 April
Foundation Day – Monday 1 June
Queen’s Birthday – Monday 28 September
Christmas Day – Friday 25 December
Boxing Day – Saturday 26 December
Boxing Day Public Holiday – Monday 28 December
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 2009
Autumn – 10 April to 27 April 2009
Winter – 4 July to 19 July 2009
Spring – 26 September to 11 October 2009
Summer – 18 December to 30 January 2010
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.
* 2009/10 preliminary dates only – to be confirmed.
