Break
4
days
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026
Best extension: Take Mon-Thu before for 12-day break
No leave neededEnds Mon 6 Apr 2026
🏖️
Long Weekends 2026
When is the next long weekend? Plan perfect breaks with smart leave hacks for ACT
Quick answers
Compare the next broad break with the next exact 3-day and 4-day options in ACT.
Any length
Next long weekend
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026
Starts
8
days
Break length
4 days
Leave needed
None
8 days awayOpen page ->
Exact match
Next 3-day weekend
Anzac Day (observed)
Sat 25 Apr to Mon 27 Apr 2026
Starts
30
days
Break length
3 days
Leave needed
None
30 days awayOpen page ->
Exact match
Next 4-day weekend
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026
Starts
8
days
Break length
4 days
Leave needed
None
8 days awayOpen page ->
2026
Australia Day
Sat, 24 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
3days off
✨Natural long weekend!
💡 Strategic Leave Options
Week-Long Break
4 leave
9 days off
Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break
24 Jan - 30 Jan
🇦🇺
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Fri, 3 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr 2026
4days off
✨Natural long weekend!
💡 Strategic Leave Options
2-Week Easter Break
4 leave
12 days off
Take Mon-Thu before for 12-day break
30 Mar - 6 Apr
2-Week Easter Break
4 leave
12 days off
Take Tue-Fri after for 12-day break
3 Apr - 10 Apr
🐰
Anzac Day (observed)
Sat, 25 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr 2026
3days off
✨Natural long weekend!
💡 Strategic Leave Options
Week-Long Break
4 leave
9 days off
Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break
25 Apr - 1 May
🌅
Reconciliation Day
Sat, 23 May - Mon, 25 May 2026
3days off
✨Natural long weekend!
💡 Strategic Leave Options
Week-Long Break
4 leave
9 days off
Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break
23 May - 29 May
🍂
King's Birthday
Sat, 6 June - Mon, 8 June 2026
3days off
✨Natural long weekend!
💡 Strategic Leave Options
Week-Long Break
4 leave
9 days off
Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break
6 June - 12 June
👑
Labour Day
Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
3days off
✨Natural long weekend!
💡 Strategic Leave Options
Week-Long Break
4 leave
9 days off
Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break
3 Oct - 9 Oct
⚒️
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (observed)
Fri, 25 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec 2026
4days off
✨Natural long weekend!
💡 Strategic Leave Options
2-Week Easter Break
4 leave
12 days off
Take Mon-Thu before for 12-day break
21 Dec - 28 Dec
2-Week Easter Break
4 leave
12 days off
Take Tue-Fri after for 12-day break
25 Dec - 1 Jan
🎄
Coming long weekends in the next 90 days for ACT
This adds a short-horizon view for users who want the next break quickly, without scanning the full year.
Break
3
days
Anzac Day (observed)
Sat 25 Apr to Mon 27 Apr 2026
Best extension: Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break
No leave neededEnds Mon 27 Apr 2026
Break
3
days
Reconciliation Day
Sat 23 May to Mon 25 May 2026
Best extension: Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break
No leave neededEnds Mon 25 May 2026
Break
3
days
King's Birthday
Sat 6 Jun to Mon 8 Jun 2026
Best extension: Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break
No leave neededEnds Mon 8 Jun 2026
Which state gets the next long weekend first?
A comparison view for users deciding between states or checking whether another state gets an earlier break.
| State | Next break | Date range | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NSW | Good Friday + Easter Monday | Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026 | 8 days |
| 2VIC | Good Friday + Easter Monday | Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026 | 8 days |
| 3QLD | Good Friday + Easter Monday | Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026 | 8 days |
| 4SA | Good Friday + Easter Monday | Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026 | 8 days |
| 5WA | Good Friday + Easter Monday | Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026 | 8 days |
| 6TAS | Good Friday + Easter Monday | Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026 | 8 days |
| 7NT | Good Friday + Easter Monday | Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026 | 8 days |
| 8ACT | Good Friday + Easter Monday | Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr 2026 | 8 days |
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Did You Know?Public Holidays
"Australia has more public holidays than most countries, with an average of 13 days per year when combining national and state holidays."
Frequently Asked Questions
The next long weekend depends on your state and upcoming public holidays. Check the list above for ACT long weekends in 2026.