NSW Premier Chris Minns flags possible extra public holiday for Anzac Day weekend
NSW workers might want to keep their calendars handy, with an extra public holiday on the cards.
Premier Chris Minns revealed on Thursday that the State Government is considering introducing an additional weekday public holiday as Anzac Day falls on a weekend in both 2026 and 2027.
Speaking to Triple M, he said that traditionally, NSW has not observed a substitute day off when Anzac Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
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“Now, I’m not committing to that today because I think that this is a decision that we’ve got to make with the RSL in particular,” Mr Minns said.
“And we’ve got a lot of veterans … I think most people have got a lot of reverence for Anzac Day, they respect it.
“They recognise that it’s a time – it really is our national day – when we respect people who’ve died for the country.”
Mr Minns said he had to speak to the RSL about plans for this year and next year.
“We’re underserved when it comes to public holidays; there’s a lot more in every other state,” he said.
“So I can say to you guys, we’re going to have a conversation about it for this year.”
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