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Merredin, Western Australia, Australia – Australia Flag

Current Date And Time In Merredin, Australia

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
02:54:45 AEST
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 2,851
District: Merredin

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Merredin, Western Australia


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

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Merredin observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Australia Day on January 26) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Merredin.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Merredin, Western Australia

This is Australia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Australia's country-level and Western Australia holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Merredin 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 Merredin

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

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Australia DayJanuary 26National Public HolidayFull Closure (Banks, Schools & Public Administration)www.fairwork.gov.au
ANZAC DayApril 25National Public HolidayFull Closure (Morning Commercial Restrictions & Bank Closure)www.fairwork.gov.au

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Merredin

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

HolidayDateOpportunity
Australia DayTue, Jan 26, 2027Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Merredin

In Merredin, 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 Merredin doesn't simply get skipped — Australia's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 2,851 and running on the Australia/Perth time zone, Merredin follows Australia's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Merredin Public Holidays

Are banks in Merredin closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Merredin?

Public holidays observed in Merredin include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Australia, since Merredin 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 Merredin?

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


Do public holidays in Merredin differ from other cities in Australia?

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


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

Merredin runs on the Australia/Perth 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 Merredin — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Merredin's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Merredin Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Australia Day (January 26)
📍 Merredin Quick Facts
State / Province: Western Australia
Population: 2,851
Time Zone: Australia/Perth
Coordinates: -31.4809°, 118.2745°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +08:00 to +10:30
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 000
Driving Side: Left side