Overview

• Premier Roger Cook described WA’s current holiday schedule as “ridiculous” and tasked his government with syncing state holidays like WA Day and the King’s Birthday with eastern dates
• Changes could take effect as early as 2026 or no later than 2027 following the ongoing review
• Western Australia currently observes 11 public holidays, fewer than Victoria’s 13 and the Northern Territory’s 14
• Officials will weigh calls for an extra day off against potential wage increases and higher consumer prices
• Last week’s WA Day festival was again shifted to November due to winter storms, offering a template for future holiday timing adjustments