Long Weekends in Australia
Find your next long weekend by state, check the days off, then plan a longer break with annual leave.
Next across Australia
The next long weekend in Australia is the Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday) / Christmas Day + Proclamation Day holiday (additional public holiday) / Christmas Day + Boxing Day weekend, Friday 25 – Monday 28 December 2026, in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT and ACT.
Next long weekend by state
Choose your state to see its full-year list, or plan a longer break with annual leave.
New South Wales
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec 20264 days off · No annual leaveIn 73 daysVictoria
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec 20264 days off · No annual leaveIn 73 daysQueensland
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec 20264 days off · No annual leaveIn 73 daysSouth Australia
Christmas Day + Proclamation Day holiday (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec 20264 days off · No annual leaveIn 73 daysWestern Australia
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec 20264 days off · No annual leaveIn 73 daysTasmania
Christmas Day + Boxing Day
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec 20264 days off · No annual leaveIn 73 daysNorthern Territory
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec 20264 days off · No annual leaveIn 73 daysAustralian Capital Territory
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec 20264 days off · No annual leaveIn 73 days
Countdown bars show days away, up to 30 days.
Based on a Monday–Friday workweek with weekends and statewide public holidays off. Regional holidays and workplace arrangements can differ.
Make it a longer break
Check the leave needed for your chosen dates, or find longer breaks for your available leave balance. The planner shows which days to request. For the best-value windows, see how to maximise your annual leave in 2027.
Checking a work schedule? Count working days between two dates.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next long weekend in Australia?
The next long weekend in Australia is the Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday) / Christmas Day + Proclamation Day holiday (additional public holiday) / Christmas Day + Boxing Day weekend, Friday 25 – Monday 28 December 2026, in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT and ACT.
Do I need annual leave for a long weekend?
A public holiday beside a weekend can give you a longer break without using annual leave, if you work Monday–Friday and have public holidays off. Extending that break may require leave; the planner calculates which days to request.
How can I turn a long weekend into a longer break?
Taking annual leave next to public holidays can join weekends into a longer break. Use the leave planner to find options for your leave balance, or enter a date range to see the days you would need to request.
Are long weekends the same in every Australian state?
No. States and territories have different public holidays, and some holidays fall on different dates. Open your state page for its full-year list, or compare all states to plan around more than one location.
Do long weekends fall during school holidays?
Some do, but school holiday dates vary by state and year. Check the school holiday schedule for your state alongside your chosen long weekend, and confirm any school-specific dates before planning a family break.
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