Public holidays in Western Australia

Building Commission
Regulating the building and plumbing industries in Western Australia.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of the Building Commission.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal information.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Find a registered building service provider or licensed plumber
  Find an adjudicator, appointor, builder, building surveyor, painter or plumber.
- Building or renovating your home
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- Dispute resolution
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- Keep informed
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Consumer Protection
Responsible for fair trading, consumer rights, property sale and rental laws, some occupational licences, co-operatives and not for profit legislation.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and recommendations for buyers of goods or services.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under the fair trading laws of Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations governed by Consumer Protection.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- Consultations, compliance and resources
  Contact information, consumer and industry tools, resources, and public consultations.
EnergySafety
Safely using and working with electricity and gas.
- Overview
  Learn about who we are and what we do, information on legislation, reports and useful links.
- Consumer safety
  Find out how to use gas and electricity safely.
- Licensing
  How to apply for a licence or search for a licensed person.
- Industry safety
  Information on appliance approvals and network operators.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to EnergySafety.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to the Energy Bulletin, safety alerts and update your contact details.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge eNotices.
Industry Development
Strategic investment in industrial development to benefit the State.
- Overview
  About Industry Development, its key focus areas and partners.
- Marine and defence
  Find information on our technology precincts, marine industrial facility, research centres, companies, and award winners
- Industry participation
  Assisting local businesses to participate in government and mineral and energy projects in WA.
- Regional telecommunications
  Investing to improve mobile and internet coverage in regional WA.
- Funding programs, awards and conferences
  Developing areas of strategic importance to enhance WA’s competitive advantage.
- Facilities
  Services available through Industry Development.
Labour Relations
Promoting flexible, fair and productive employment practices in Western Australia.
- Overview
  Learn about our role and get to know the WA industrial relations system.
- Public sector employers
  Information and resources for agencies on public sector employment and labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Rates of pay, leave entitlements, when children can work and other employment rights and obligations.
WorkSafe
Promoting and securing the safety and health of people at work.
- Licences, registrations and notices
  How do I obtain a licence, register plant, seek a review, or request an exemption?
- Report or enquire about workplace incidents
  Find out how to report an incident or make a complaint about a workplace hazard.
- Overview
  What does WorkSafe do?
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Occupational safety and health law
  How do I comply with the law?
- Safety and health topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Safety and health representatives
  Information about and for safety and health representatives.
- Tool box
  Events, statistics and educational resources.
Corporate
Information about Commerce, including policies, plans, reports and contact information.
- About Commerce
  Information about Commerce.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the Department of Commerce.
- Stay informed
  Subscribe to one of our media statement digests.

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Public holidays in Western Australia - 2016 to 2018

	2016	2017	2018
New Year's Day	Friday 1 January	Sunday 1 January Monday 2 January	Monday 1 January
Australia Day	Tuesday 26 January	Thursday 26 January	Friday 26 January
Labour Day	Monday 7 March	Monday 6 March	Monday 5 March
Good Friday	Friday 25 March	Friday 14 April	Friday 30 March
Easter Monday	Monday 28 March	Monday 17 April	Monday 2 April
ANZAC Day	Monday 25 April	Tuesday 25 April	Wednesday 25 April
Western Australia Day	Monday 6 June	Monday 5 June	Monday 4 June
Queen's Birthday #	Monday 26 September	Monday 25 September	Monday 24 September
Christmas Day	Sunday 25 December Monday 26 December	Monday 25 December	Tuesday 25 December
Boxing Day	Monday 26 December Tuesday 27 December	Tuesday 26 December	Wednesday 26 December

When New Year’s Day, Anzac Day, or Christmas Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday the next following Monday is also a public holiday.
When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday the next following Monday is also a public holiday, and when Boxing Day falls on a Sunday or Monday the next following Tuesday is also a public holiday.

^#Some regional areas in WA hold the Queen's Birthday public holiday on a different date - the 2016 dates are available on the Regional public holiday dates page.

School term and school holiday dates for WA are on the Department of Education website.

Earlier dates for public holidays can be found on the Previous years public holiday dates page.

Employment entitlements for public holidays

Employment entitlements for public holidays will vary based on an employee's award coverage and employment arrangements.

This website has information on pay and entitlements for public holidays for WA state system employers and employees.
National system employers and employees should visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website www.fairwork.gov.au

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