{"id":"nsw:sl-2011-0081","name":"Public Holidays Order 2011","slug":"public-holidays-order-2011","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"81 of 2011","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":178172,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2011-0081-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Order","content":"#### 1 Name of Order\n\n1 Name of Order\n\n> This Order is the [Public Holidays Order 2011](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2011-0081).","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This Order commences on the day on which it is published on the NSW legislation website.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 3 Definition\n\n3 Definition\n\n> In this Order—\n> \n> the Act means the [Public Holidays Act 2010](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-115).\n> \n> **cl 3:** Subst 2013 (37), Sch 1. Am 2013 (135), Sch 1 \\[1\\]. Subst 2014 (6), Sch 1. Am 2014 (586), cl 3; 2014 (601), cl 3. Subst 2015 (39), cl 3; 2015 (82), Sch 1.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public holidays for a specified part of the State","content":"#### 4 Public holidays for a specified part of the State\n\n4 Public holidays for a specified part of the State\n\n> For the purposes of section 5(1) of the Act, a day or part-day specified in Column 2 is declared to be a public holiday for the part of the State specified in Column 1—\n> \n> | Column 1 | Column 2 |\n> | Walcha local government area | Part-day from midday to 6pm on 6 February 2026 |\n> | The locality of Kangaroo Valley within the City of Shoalhaven local government area, as highlighted on the map and published on the Shoalhaven City Council website | Part-day from 9am to 5pm on 13 February 2026 |\n> | City of Albury local government area | Half-day from midday on 20 March 2026 |\n> | Police Patrol Districts of Iluka, Maclean and Yamba within the Clarence Valley local government area, as shown on the “Police Patrol District Map” published on the Clarence Valley Council website | Part-day from 1pm to 5pm on 22 April 2026 |\n> | The part of Yeoval within the Cabonne local government area | Part-day from 8.30am to 7pm on 12 May 2026 |\n> | Bogan local government area | Half-day from midday on 18 May 2026 |\n> | Coonamble local government area | 27 May 2026 |\n> | Area shaded blue and marked “Area within City of Grafton” on the “City of Grafton Map” published on the Clarence Valley Council website | Part-day from 1pm to 5pm on 15 July 2026 |\n> | Area shaded blue and marked “Area within City of Grafton” on the “City of Grafton Map” published on the Clarence Valley Council website | Part-day from 1pm to 5pm on 16 July 2026 |\n> | Bogan Gate, Bruie Plains and Trundle, as shown edged red on the map marked “Trundle Show Boundaries” published on the Parkes Shire Council website | Part-day from 9am to 5pm on 19 August 2026 |\n> | Peak Hill, as shown edged blue on the map marked “Peak Hill Show Boundaries” published on the Parkes Shire Council website | Part-day from 9am to 5pm on 26 August 2026 |\n> | Alectown, Cooks Myalls, Goonumbla, Gunningbland, Nelungaloo, Parkes, Tichborne, part of Cookamidgera and part of Mandagery, as shown edged pink on the map marked “Parkes Show Boundaries” published on the Parkes Shire Council website | Part-day from midday to 5pm on 1 September 2026 |\n> | Bland Shire Council local government area | Part-day from midday to 6pm on 2 September 2026 |\n> | Area shaded blue and marked “Area within City of Grafton” on the “City of Grafton Map” published on the Clarence Valley Council website | Part-day from 1pm to 5pm on 5 November 2026 |\n> | Walcha local government area | Part-day from midday to 6pm on 5 February 2027 |\n> | The locality of Kangaroo Valley within the City of Shoalhaven local government area, as highlighted on the map and published on the Shoalhaven City Council website | Part-day from 9am to 5pm on 12 February 2027 |\n> | City of Albury local government area | Half-day from midday on 19 March 2027 |\n> | Coonamble local government area | 12 May 2027 |\n> | Bogan Gate, Bruie Plains and Trundle, as shown edged red on the map marked “Trundle Show Boundaries” published on the Parkes Shire Council website | Part-day from 9am to 5pm on 18 August 2027 |\n> | Peak Hill, as shown edged blue on the map marked “Peak Hill Show Boundaries” published on the Parkes Shire Council website | Part-day from 9am to 5pm on 25 August 2027 |\n> | Alectown, Cooks Myalls, Goonumbla, Gunningbland, Nelungaloo, Parkes, Tichborne, part of Cookamidgera and part of Mandagery, as shown edged pink on the map marked “Parkes Show Boundaries” published on the Parkes Shire Council website | Part-day from midday to 5pm on 31 August 2027 |\n> \n> **cl 4:** Ins 2011 (106), cl 3. Am 2011 (206), cl 3 (1). Subst 2012 (34), Sch 1; 2012 (59), Sch 1. Am 2012 (157), cl 3 (1) (2); 2012 (167), cl 3; 2012 (340), cl 3 (1) (2). Subst 2013 (37), Sch 1. Am 2013 (135), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2013 (418), cl 3. Subst 2014 (6), Sch 1. Am 2014 (64), cl 3; 2014 (589), cl 3; 2014 (590), cl 3. Subst 2015 (82), Sch 1. Am 2015 (105), cl 3; 2015 (204), cl 3; 2015 (237), cl 3; 2015 (273), cl 3. Subst 2016 (44), Sch 1. Am 2016 (128), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2016 (155), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2016 (447), cl 3; 2016 (596), cl 3 (1) (2); 2016 (618), cl 3; 2016 (700), cl 3; 2017 (41), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2017 (181), cl 3; 2017 (429), cl 3 (1). Subst 2018 (2), Sch 1 \\[1\\]. Am 2018 (219), cl 3; 2018 (263), cl 3; 2018 (786), Sch 1 \\[1\\]; 2019 (632), Sch 1\\[1\\]; 2020 (106), cl 3; 2020 (187), cl 3; 2020 (338), cl 3; 2020 (503), cl 3; 2020 (533), cl 3(1) (2); 2021 (58), Sch 1\\[1\\]; 2021 (440), cl 3; 2021 (503), cl 3; 2021 (536), sec 3; 2021 (626), sec 3; 2021 (768), Sch 1\\[1\\]; 2022 (26), sec 3; 2022 (171), sec 3; 2022 (836), Sch 1\\[1\\]; 2023 (705), Sch 1\\[1\\]; 2025 (10), Sch 1\\[1\\]; 2025 (242), Sch 1; 2025 (515), Sch 1; 2025 (709), Sch 1\\[1\\].","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Local event days","content":"#### 5 Local event days\n\n5 Local event days\n\n> For the purposes of section 8(1) of the Act, a day or part-day specified in Column 2 is declared to be a local event day for the local government area or the part of the local government area specified in Column 1.\n> \n> | Column 1 | Column 2 |\n> | City of Newcastle local government area | 27 February 2026 |\n> | Kempsey local government area | Part-day from midday to 6pm on 15 April 2026 |\n> | Kempsey local government area | Part-day from midday to 6pm on 6 November 2026 |\n> | City of Lismore local government area | 19 December 2026 |\n> | City of Newcastle local government area | 26 February 2027 |\n> \n> **cl 5:** Ins 2011 (206), cl 3 (2). Rep 2013 (37), Sch 1. Ins 2015 (82), Sch 1. Am 2015 (106), cl 3; 2015 (544), cl 3. Subst 2016 (44), Sch 1. Am 2016 (111), cl 3; 2016 (128), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2016 (155), Sch 1 \\[2\\]. Subst 2017 (41), Sch 1 \\[2\\]. Am 2017 (158), cl 3; 2017 (429), cl 3 (2) (3). Subst 2018 (2), Sch 1 \\[2\\]. Am 2018 (34), cl 3; 2018 (786), Sch 1 \\[2\\]; 2019 (440), cl 3; 2019 (632), Sch 1\\[2\\]; 2021 (58), Sch 1\\[2\\]; 2021 (170), cl 3; 2021 (768), Sch 1\\[2\\]; 2022 (836), Sch 1\\[3\\]; 2023 (392), sec 3; 2023 (644), Sch 1; 2023 (705), Sch 1\\[2\\]; 2024 (16), Sch 1; 2024 (127), Sch 1; 2025 (10), Sch 1\\[2\\]; 2025 (709), Sch 1\\[2\\].","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public holidays for whole State","content":"#### 6 Public holidays for whole State\n\n6 Public holidays for whole State\n\n> For the Act, section 5(1), the following days are declared to be a public holiday for the whole State—\n> \n> > (a) 27 April 2026,\n> \n> > (b) 26 April 2027.\n> \n> **cl 6:** Ins 2012 (60), cl 3. Rep 2013 (37), Sch 1. Ins 2022 (550), sec 3. Rep 2022 (836), Sch 1\\[3\\]. Ins 2026 (48), Sch 1.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 7\n\n7–10 (Repealed)","sortOrder":6}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation maintains its original purpose of declaring specific local public holidays and local event days under the Public Holidays Act 2010. While it has been heavily amended over time (with the tables updated annually for new years), this represents the intended cyclical maintenance of the order rather than scope creep. The structure remains focused on its core function of listing specific dates for specific locations."},"complexity_factors":["Simple structure with only 6 operative clauses (4 active, 4 repealed)","Minimal defined terms (only 'the Act' defined)","Heavy reliance on external maps and council websites to define geographic boundaries (e.g., 'as shown edged red on the map marked Trundle Show Boundaries published on the Parkes Shire Council website')","Extensive amendment history (clauses 4 and 5 show 30+ amendments each) indicating high maintenance but not high complexity in current text","Tabular format for dates makes it readable but geographically fragmented","No nested conditional logic or cross-references beyond basic references to the parent Act"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a New South Wales government order that sets out specific public holidays for 2026 and 2027. It works under the Public Holidays Act 2010 to declare:\n\n**What it does:**\n- Lists **local public holidays** for specific towns and regions (like Walcha, Kangaroo Valley, Albury, and many others) for special events like agricultural shows\n- Declares **state-wide public holidays** for Anzac Day observances when they fall on weekends (27 April 2026 and 26 April 2027)\n- Lists **local event days** for places like Newcastle and Kempsey\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Workers and businesses in the specific NSW local government areas listed\n- Anyone planning events or travel in these areas\n- Employers who must pay penalty rates or give days off on these dates\n\n**Why it matters:**\nMany NSW towns have traditional agricultural shows or community events that shut down local businesses. This order makes those days official public holidays (or part-day holidays) so workers get time off or extra pay, but only in those specific areas rather than across all of NSW."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Order has been repeatedly amended and expanded over time (see amendment history notes to cl 3, cl 4 and cl 5). Those amendments add and update numerous date- and place-specific public holidays and local event days—often defined by external maps—broadening and altering the list of affected localities and dates from the Order’s earlier iterations (see cl 4, cl 5 and their amendment marginal notes)."},"complexity_factors":["Numerous locality-specific declarations (towns, LGA areas, police patrol districts) that must be checked individually (cl 4, cl 5)","Mixed time specifications: full days, half-days, and part-days with precise start/end times (cl 4, cl 5)","External boundary definitions by reference to maps published on council websites (cl 4 entries referencing council maps)","Cross-references to the Public Holidays Act 2010 (sections 5(1) and 8(1)) creating dependency on primary Act interpretation","Frequent historical and recent amendments and substitutions noted in the margin, requiring attention to amendment history for current effect (marginal notes to cl 3–6)","Some clauses repealed and others inserted over time (clauses 7–10 repealed), adding to navigation of operative provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order sets specific public holidays and local event days for parts of New South Wales on particular dates and times. It tells employers, workers and councils which days (or part-days) are legally public holidays or local event days, so pay, rostering, trading and leave entitlements can change accordingly. Some boundaries are defined by maps published on council websites, so whether a place is affected can depend on those external maps."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The order appears to have remained consistent with its original intent: to declare and update public holiday dates in NSW. The frequent amendments reflect the administrative necessity of updating dates annually (e.g. Easter, Queen's/King's Birthday) rather than any expansion or contraction of the order's core purpose."},"complexity_factors":["The substantive purpose of the order is straightforward — it simply lists public holiday dates.","The high number of amendments (70+) makes tracking the current version difficult for anyone not using the official database.","There is no actual legislative text visible in the provided document — only version history and status metadata — limiting deeper analysis.","Interaction with employment law (e.g. Fair Work Act, NSW Industrial Relations Act) adds a layer of complexity for employers calculating entitlements, but this order itself is simple."],"plain_english_summary":"This NSW government order fixes which days are public holidays in New South Wales, telling workers, employers, schools and businesses which dates carry holiday entitlements, penalty rates and altered government services. It’s regularly amended (70+ times since 2011) to set yearly dates for movable holidays and add one‑off special holidays, so it’s a living administrative instrument that determines when people get a day off and when normal operations change."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/public-holidays-order-2011","history":"/api/acts/public-holidays-order-2011/history","analysis":"/api/acts/public-holidays-order-2011/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/public-holidays-order-2011/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/public-holidays-order-2011/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/public-holidays-order-2011/documents"}}