NSW to get extra Anzac Day public holiday for 2026 and 2027; Why did the state government make the move? All you need to know about the new change and the significance of the day

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has announced an extra public holiday on Monday, April 27, 2026, and a similar arrangement for 2027, as Anzac Day falls on a weekend. This decision, aimed at acknowledging the significance of the day, has drawn criticism from the hospitality and retail sectors concerned about increased costs and lost trade.