Those in NSW could get an extra public holiday, according to the state’s premier, given that Anzac Day falls on the weekend this year. NSW Premier Chris Minns told Triple M on Thursday that the state government was considering granting an additional weekday public holiday because Anzac Day falls on a weekend in 2026 and 2027. When asked about no public holiday for Anzac Day this year, Mr Minns said typically there had never been a holiday if the day fell on a weekend. Camera Icon NSW Premier Chris Minns says the state government is considering granting an additional weekday public holiday NewsWire / Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp AustraliaCamera Icon Anzac Day this year falls on a weekend. “And we’ve got a lot of veterans … I think most people have got a lot of reverence for Anzac Day, they respect it.