Ocean Shores Public Holidays 2026 – Local Holiday Calendar & Long Weekends

Q: What public holidays are observed in Ocean Shores?

Public holidays observed in Ocean Shores include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Australia, since Ocean Shores doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ocean Shores, New South Wales

Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Ocean Shores. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Ocean Shores.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Ocean Shores follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Australia Day on January 26) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Ocean Shores.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ocean Shores, New South Wales

This is Australia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Australia's country-level and New South Wales holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Ocean Shores as anywhere else in Australia.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Ocean Shores

These are Australia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Australia's country and New South Wales holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Ocean Shores just as everywhere else in Australia.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Australia Day	January 26	National Public Holiday	Full Closure (Banks, Schools & Public Administration)	www.fairwork.gov.au
ANZAC Day	April 25	National Public Holiday	Full Closure (Morning Commercial Restrictions & Bank Closure)	www.fairwork.gov.au

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Ocean Shores

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Australia Day	Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Ocean Shores

In Ocean Shores, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Ocean Shores doesn't simply get skipped — Australia's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 5,145 and running on the Australia/Sydney time zone, Ocean Shores follows Australia's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ocean Shores Public Holidays

Are banks in Ocean Shores closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Ocean Shores close on official statutory public holidays.

What public holidays are observed in Ocean Shores?

Public holidays observed in Ocean Shores include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Australia, since Ocean Shores doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Ocean Shores?

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Ocean Shores.

Do public holidays in Ocean Shores differ from other cities in Australia?

No — public holidays in Australia are set nationally, not city by city, so Ocean Shores observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Australia. This page is a convenient Ocean Shores-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Ocean Shores use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Ocean Shores runs on the Australia/Sydney time zone. Since Australia's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Ocean Shores — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Ocean Shores's public holiday dates come from?

Ocean Shores follows Australia's national statutory holidays, published via www.fairwork.gov.au — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Ocean Shores Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Australia Day (January 26)

📍 Ocean Shores Quick Facts

State / Province: New South Wales

Population: 5,145

Time Zone: Australia/Sydney

Coordinates: -28.5093°, 153.5376°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +08:00 to +10:30

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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