NSW gets extra public holiday for Anzac Day – but some other states won’t follow suit

Chris Minns announces change for minimum of two years as Anzac Day falls on weekends this year and nextFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople in Australia’s most populous state have been granted an Anzac Day long weekend for the next two years, and could be in line for more public holidays.The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has announced the state would have an extra public holiday in 2026 and 2027, when Anzac Day falls on a Saturday and Sunday. Continue reading...