Labour Day in New South Wales is held on the first Monday in October each year. For the next few years, that means:

  • 2025: Monday 6 October
  • 2026: Monday 5 October
  • 2027: Monday 4 October

It’s a public holiday that marks the achievement of the eight‑hour working day and celebrates workers’ contributions to Australia’s economy.

Quick Scoop: when is Labour Day NSW?

  • Every year in NSW, Labour Day is on the first Monday in October.
  • It creates the popular “October long weekend” in New South Wales.
  • On this day, government offices, most schools and many businesses are closed, and public transport may run on a special or reduced timetable.

Think of it as the long weekend that signals the run‑up to late spring and summer, while quietly commemorating past workers’ struggles for fair hours and conditions.

TL;DR: Labour Day NSW = first Monday in October (e.g., 6 Oct 2025, 5 Oct 2026), giving you the October long weekend.

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