With a few public holidays coming up this April, know what you’re entitled to as a nurse or midwife. 

The public holidays this April are Good Friday (Friday, 3 April 2026), Easter Saturday (Saturday, 4 April 2026), Easter Sunday (Sunday, 5 April 2026), Easter Monday (Monday, 6 April 2026), Anzac Day (Saturday, 25 April 2026), and Anzac Day – Additional Public Holiday (Monday, 27 April 2026). 

PUBLIC SECTOR 

In the NSW Public Health System, entitlements for public holidays are set out in the Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives’ (State) Award and depend upon your employment status and how you are rostered. The below table sets out a summary of the entitlements:

*usually required to work when rostered on 

^see explanation under Full-time: Seven-day basis 

See full definitions of employment status and more info here: Public Holidays Know Your Rights fact sheet. 

ALL OTHER SECTORS

In the private health system, public holiday entitlements will vary from employer to employer, including when the Additional Public Holiday falls. Check your agreement or ask your employer.  

If you have any questions about your public holiday entitlements, or if there is an issue with your public holiday pay, please consider contacting your workplace payroll department and notify your manager in the first instance.  

As your union representatives, the NSWNMA can assist you if your employer refuses to resolve your pay issue.  

Should you require further advice about your public holiday entitlements please do not hesitate to contact us in any of the following ways (please include your name, membership number, and a brief description of your enquiry): 

• By submitting an enquiry on Member Central 
• By logging an enquiry on the NSWNMA Mobile App 
• By sending an email to issues@nswnma.asn.au 
• By calling your union on 02 8595 1234 (Sydney Metro), 1300 367 962 (Regional/Rural NSW or Interstate), OR +61 2 8595 1234 (Overseas). 

To understand the benefits of being a NSWNMA union member or to join your union, please visit this page.