14 September 2025
Show Day is Here!
Perth Royal Show Recognised with Public Holiday
Perth Royal Show Fireworks Display 2024
The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) has today welcomed the Western Australian’s Government’s announcement of Show Day, a public holiday to mark the Perth Royal Show from 2028.
The Perth Royal Show is Western Australia’s oldest and largest community event, attracting more than 400,000 people in 2024, and supporting thousands of competition entrants, volunteers, small businesses and community groups.
RASWA CEO, Robyn Sermon, said the new public holiday acknowledges the importance of the State’s agricultural and food industry, and the enduring place of the Show in the Western Australian community.
“For almost 190 years, the Perth Royal Show has been part of the cultural fabric of Western Australia, connecting city and country, bringing generations of families together and celebrating the very best of our State.
“This dedicated public holiday will ensure families, agricultural schools, and regional communities can continue to share in one of WA’s most iconic traditions. We thank the WA Government for recognising the Show’s significance to our community and our State’s history.
“The State worked with the Royal Agricultural Society during the recent review of public holidays, and we are pleased that the timing of the public holiday will continue to coincide with the first weekend of the school holidays. This is good news for schools that take part in the Show and for many farmers that need to return home for harvest preparations in early October.
“The recognition of Show Day also aligns with Queensland, Tasmania and the Northern Territory who have dedicated show holidays, and the Sydney Easter Show and Melbourne Royal Show that have significant public holidays coincide with their events.”
Show Day replaces the King’s Birthday holiday currently held in September, which will move to June to align with other states and territories.
The Perth Royal Show returns to Claremont Showground 27 September to 4 October 2025. For more information visit perthroyalshow.com.au.
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