October Long Weekend 2027: Dates by State
Check which states get the October long weekend in 2027, when schools return for Term 4, how clocks change and which leave days to book.
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The 2027 October long weekend runs from Saturday 2 to Monday 4 October in NSW, the ACT, South Australia and Queensland. Monday is an ordinary statewide working day in Victoria, WA, the NT and Tasmania.
Which states get Monday 4 October off?
| State or territory | Monday 4 October | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Labour Day | Yes |
| Victoria | No statewide public holiday | No |
| Queensland | King's Birthday | Yes |
| South Australia | Labour Day | Yes |
| Western Australia | No statewide public holiday | No |
| Tasmania | No statewide public holiday | No |
| Northern Territory | No statewide public holiday | No |
| Australian Capital Territory | Labour Day | Yes |
The holiday names and statewide scope were checked against the official calendars for NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT. The 2027 Friday before the AFL Grand Final is still unconfirmed, so it isn't treated as Victoria's October long weekend here.
Use one, two or four leave days
| Plan | Leave days | Days off | Dates to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book Friday | 1 | 4 | Friday 1 October |
| Book Tuesday and Wednesday | 2 | 5 | Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 October |
| Book Tuesday to Friday | 4 | 9 | Tuesday 5 to Friday 8 October |
These totals apply in NSW, ACT, SA and QLD and assume you normally work Monday to Friday and get Monday's public holiday off. Friday 1 October produces four days off; Tuesday and Wednesday produce five; Tuesday to Friday stretches the break to nine days, from 2 to 10 October. Check the dates in the Leave Planner for your own state.
When students return for Term 4
| State or territory | Students return | October planning note |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Tue, 12 Oct | Students return Tuesday; Monday 11 October is staff-only |
| VIC | Mon, 4 Oct | Term 4 starts on Monday 4 October |
| QLD | Tue, 5 Oct | Students return Tuesday 5 October |
| SA | Mon, 11 Oct | Spring break runs through Sunday 10 October |
| WA | Mon, 11 Oct | Spring break runs through Sunday 10 October |
| TAS | Mon, 11 Oct | Spring break runs through Sunday 10 October |
| NT | Tue, 5 Oct | Students return Tuesday 5 October |
| ACT | Tue, 12 Oct | Students return Tuesday; Monday 11 October is staff-only |
The 5 to 8 October leave window still falls inside the public-school spring break in NSW, the ACT and South Australia. Queensland and NT students return on Tuesday 5 October, while Victoria starts Term 4 on Monday 4 October.
NSW and ACT staff return on Monday 11 October for a student-free day, and students return Tuesday. NSW dates use the Eastern Division calendar.
Confirm pupil-free days with your school. Catholic and independent schools can set different dates, and Gunbalanya School in the NT has a separate calendar.
The clocks change during the weekend
Daylight saving starts on Sunday 3 October 2027 in mainland NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. At 2:00am local standard time, clocks jump forward to 3:00am. Lord Howe Island advances by 30 minutes under its separate NSW rule.
Queensland gets Monday's holiday but keeps standard time; WA and the NT do too. Check the dates by jurisdiction on the daylight saving page.
Comparing years? The 2026 October long weekend guide keeps that year's dates and exceptions separate.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates of the October long weekend in 2027?
Saturday 2 to Monday 4 October 2027 in NSW, the ACT, South Australia and Queensland. The Monday is not a statewide public holiday in Victoria, WA, the NT or Tasmania.
What public holiday is Monday 4 October 2027?
Labour Day in NSW, the ACT and South Australia, and the King's Birthday in Queensland. The holidays share a date but have different names.
Are schools still on holiday for the October long weekend?
It depends on the state. Victoria starts Term 4 on Monday 4 October; Queensland and the NT return Tuesday 5 October. SA, WA and Tasmania return Monday 11 October, while NSW and ACT students return Tuesday 12 October.
Does daylight saving start on the October long weekend in 2027?
Yes, in the five observing jurisdictions. Mainland NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT move clocks forward one hour on Sunday 3 October 2027; Lord Howe Island moves 30 minutes. Queensland, WA and the NT do not change.
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