On average, Western Australia has 10 public holidays per year, most of which commemorate landmark Australian historic events, or religious celebrations. Should a State holiday fall on a weekend, the extra day’s holiday is taken on the Monday.
Western Australia's public holidays 2008
Queen’s Birthday – 29 September
Christmas Day – 25 December
Boxing Day – 26 December
Western Australia's school holidays 2008
27 September - 13 October
19 December - 2 February 2009
Western Australia's school holidays 2009
10 April - 27 April
4 July - 19 July
26 September - 11 October
17 December - 1 February 2010
Visitors should be aware that school holiday periods in other states may differ from Western Australia’s holiday calendar.
