West Australians can anticipate additions to their holiday calendars after Premier Roger Cook announced plans to introduce legislation in parliament next week to change the state's public holidays.

Mr Cook said the changes were an attempt to align WA with the rest of the nation, and would mean two new public holidays.

"These changes will make life easier for families and businesses, and the state will be much better,"

Mr Cook said.

Easter Saturday will be recognised as a public holiday to align with the rest of the nation, with WA being the only state that does not formally recognise the day as a public holiday.

The second addition of public holidays is Show Day, which will mark the start of the September/October school holidays, with a definitive date yet to be decided.

There will a

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