New Year's Day
Australia· Public holiday
Travel impact: High
- Date
- Fri, 1 Jan 2027
- Local name
- New Year's Day
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Gregorian New Year.
Impact on travellers
Offices/banks often close; book transport and lodging early.
Extra notes
National public holidays only; states add more.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Fair Work Ombudsman plus official event sites; state and territory holidays are outside scope.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.