Easter Saturday (AU) 2027 — How Many Days Until Easter Saturday (AU)?

About Easter Saturday (AU)

Easter Saturday — the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday — is a public holiday in several Australian states and territories, including New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory. It is not a public holiday in Victoria or Western Australia.

Easter Saturday is sometimes called Holy Saturday in Christian tradition, marking the period between Jesus's crucifixion and his resurrection. In Christian practice it is a day of vigil and the conclusion of the Lenten season. However, for most Australians it functions primarily as an extra day off during the Easter long weekend.

Easter Saturday is one of the busiest retail trading days of the Easter long weekend, as many businesses that close on Good Friday and Easter Monday remain open on Saturday. Supermarkets, shops, and sporting events operate normally in most states. The Easter weekend is also one of the peak periods for road traffic in Australia, with the NRMA and state road authorities issuing cautions about long-distance holiday travel.

Easter Saturday is a public holiday in NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and the ACT
It is NOT a public holiday in Victoria or Western Australia
In Christian tradition, it is called Holy Saturday — the vigil before Easter Sunday
Easter Saturday is one of the busiest retail shopping days of the Easter long weekend
The Easter long weekend is one of the peak road travel periods in Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Easter Saturday?

Easter Saturday falls the day before Easter Sunday. Its date changes each year.

Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in all of Australia?

No — Easter Saturday is a public holiday in NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and the ACT. It is not a public holiday in Victoria or Western Australia.