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Previous years regional WA public holiday dates
Some regional areas in Western Australia hold the King's Birthday (formerly known as the Queen's Birthday) public holiday on an alternative date, usually to coincide with a significant date or event for that area.
Below are the previous years’ regional WA public holiday dates.
2023
| Local Government Authority | Dates for regional WA public holiday | Area affected |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Port Hedland | Monday, 7 August 2023 | The Port Hedland local government district. |
| City of Karratha | Monday, 7 August 2023 | The Karratha local government district. |
2022
| Local Government Authority | Dates for regional WA public holiday | Area affected |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Port Hedland | Monday, 1 August 2022 | The Port Hedland local government district. |
| City of Karratha | Monday, 1 August 2022 | The Karratha local government district. |
2021
|
Local Government Authority |
Dates for regional WA public holiday |
Area affected |
|---|---|---|
|
Town of Port Hedland |
Monday, 2 August 2021 |
The Port Hedland local government district. |
|
City of Karratha |
Monday, 2 August 2021 |
The Karratha local government district. |
2020
|
Local Government Authority |
Dates for regional WA public holiday |
Area affected |
|---|---|---|
|
Town of Port Hedland |
Monday, 3 August 2020 |
The Port Hedland local government district. |
|
City of Karratha |
Monday, 3 August 2020 |
The Karratha local government district. |
|
Shire of East Pilbara – Marble Bar |
Monday, 6 July 2020 |
The Part of the East Pilbara local government district that is in, or within 150km of, the townsite of Marble Bar including the townsite of Nullagine but not within 150km of the townsite of Newman. |
|
Shire of East Pilbara – Newman |
Monday, 17 August 2020 |
The part of the East Pilbara local government district that is in, or within 150km of, the townsite of Newman. |
2019
|
Local Government Authority |
Dates for regional WA public holiday |
Area affected |
|---|---|---|
|
Town of Port Hedland |
Monday, 5 August 2019 |
The Port Hedland local government district. |
|
City of Karratha |
Monday, 5 August 2019 |
The Karratha local government district. |
|
Shire of East Pilbara – Marble Bar |
Monday, 8 July 2019 |
The Part of the East Pilbara local government district that is in, or within 150km of, the townsite of Marble Bar including the townsite of Nullagine but not within 150km of the townsite of Newman. |
|
Shire of East Pilbara – Newman |
Monday, 19 August 2019 |
The part of the East Pilbara local government district that is in, or within 150km of, the townsite of Newman. |
2018
|
Local Government Authority |
Dates for regional WA public holiday |
Area affected |
|---|---|---|
|
Town of Port Hedland |
Monday, 6 August 2018 |
The Port Hedland local government district. |
|
City of Karratha |
Monday, 6 August 2018 |
The Karratha local government district. |
|
Shire of East Pilbara – Newman |
Monday, 20 August 2018 |
The part of the East Pilbara local government district that is in, or within 150km of, the townsite of Newman. |
2017
|
Local Government Authority |
Dates for regional WA public holiday |
Area affected |
|---|---|---|
|
Town of Port Hedland |
Monday, 7 August 2017 |
The Port Hedland local government district. |
|
City of Karratha |
Monday, 7 August 2017 |
The Karratha local government district. |
|
Shire of East Pilbara – Marble Bar |
Monday, 3 July 2017 |
The Part of the East Pilbara local government district that is in, or within 150km of, the townsite of Marble Bar including the townsite of Nullagine but not within 150km of the townsite of Newman. |
|
Shire of East Pilbara – Newman |
Monday, 21 August 2017 |
The part of the East Pilbara local government district that is in, or within 150km of, the townsite of Newman. |
2016
|
Local Government Authority |
Dates for regional WA public holiday |
Area affected |
|---|---|---|
|
Town of Port Hedland |
Monday, 1 August 2016 |
The area comprising of the Town of Port Hedland. |
|
City of Karratha |
Monday, 1 August 2016 |
The area comprising the Shire of Roebourne*. |
|
Shire of East Pilbara – Marble Bar |
Monday, 4 July 2016 |
The area comprising the town of Marble Bar and the areas of the Shire comprising a 150km radius from the town including the town of Nullagine. |
|
Shire of East Pilbara – Newman |
Monday, 22 August 2016 |
The area comprising the town of Newman and the portion of the Shire from the southern boundary to a point 150km radius northwards, east and west. |
*The Shire of Roebourne is now known as the City of Karratha.
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