Proposed Local Public Holidays 2027–2028

Every two years, Clarence Valley Council receives applications from local event organisers requesting that local public holidays or local event days be declared under the Public Holidays Act 2010 by the NSW Government. Following community consultation and Council consideration, endorsed applications are forwarded to the NSW Government for determination.

As part of the process, we want to hear from the community, businesses and schools to assess community sentiment and the economic benefits of the proposed public holiday dates.

After feedback is received, a report will be presented to the October Ordinary Council meeting for Council endorsement. This information, including any feedback received, will be forwarded with the application to the NSW Government.

What local part-day public holidays are event organisers requesting?

Grafton

• Ramornie Handicap: 14 July 2027 & 12 July 2028
• Grafton Cup: 15 July 2027 & 13 July 2028
• Grafton Jacaranda Festival: 28 October 2027 & 26 October 2028

Maclean

• Maclean Show: 14 April 2027 & 3 May 2028
• Maclean Cane Harvest Festival: 11 June 2027 and 9 June 2028.

Please note: Local public holidays apply only to defined areas associated with each event, not the entire Clarence Valley. Further information, including local public holiday and local event day boundary maps, is available at: https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/Business-and-infrastructure/Local-public-holidays-and-event-days.

Submissions close Monday 28 September.