New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has confirmed that the state will observe an extra public holiday on ANZAC Day for the next two years.

The decision hasn't been universally popular, but Minns insists the decision is the right thing to do.

NSW Premier Chris Minns has defended the decision to add a public holiday for Anzac Day, even though it’s not popular with a number of business groups.

Residents of New South Wales will receive an additional public holiday in 2026 and 2027 when ANZAC Day (April 25) falls on a weekend.

With Anzac Day falling on a weekend this year, an extra public holiday has been announced for the people of NSW.

New South Wales residents could get an extra public holiday in April with Anzac Day falling on a weekend in 2026 and 2027.

On average, Anzac Day falls on a weekend twice every seven years. If NSW permanently changed the rules it would bring the state up to speed with WA and the ACT, which both shift the date of a public ...

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has announced an extra public holiday on Monday, April 27, 2026, and a similar ...

NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced the state will have an extra public holiday in 2026 and 2027, when Anzac Day falls on Saturday and Sunday.