Long Weekends in Australia 2026
State-by-state long weekend dates for 2026, including leave strategies to maximise your time off.
7
Max long weekends in a state
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States and territories covered
2026
State-by-state year hub
2026 Long Weekends by State
NSW
7 long weekendsNew South Wales
First: Australia Day (24-26 Jan)
VIC
6 long weekendsVictoria
First: Australia Day (24-26 Jan)
QLD
6 long weekendsQueensland
First: Australia Day (24-26 Jan)
SA
7 long weekendsSouth Australia
First: Australia Day (24-26 Jan)
WA
7 long weekendsWestern Australia
First: Australia Day (24-26 Jan)
TAS
6 long weekendsTasmania
First: Australia Day (24-26 Jan)
NT
6 long weekendsNorthern Territory
First: Australia Day (24-26 Jan)
ACT
7 long weekendsAustralian Capital Territory
First: Australia Day (24-26 Jan)
Long Weekend Summary 2026
| State | Long Weekends | First Break | Last Break |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW New South Wales | 7 | Australia Day (24-26 Jan) | Christmas Day + Boxing Day (observed) (25-28 Dec) |
| VIC Victoria | 6 | Australia Day (24-26 Jan) | Christmas Day + Boxing Day (observed) (25-28 Dec) |
| QLD Queensland | 6 | Australia Day (24-26 Jan) | Christmas Day + Boxing Day (observed) (25-28 Dec) |
| SA South Australia | 7 | Australia Day (24-26 Jan) | Christmas Day + Boxing Day (observed) (25-28 Dec) |
| WA Western Australia | 7 | Australia Day (24-26 Jan) | Christmas Day + Boxing Day (observed) (25-28 Dec) |
| TAS Tasmania | 6 | Australia Day (24-26 Jan) | Christmas Day + Boxing Day (observed) (25-28 Dec) |
| NT Northern Territory | 6 | Australia Day (24-26 Jan) | Christmas Day + Boxing Day (observed) (25-28 Dec) |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | 7 | Australia Day (24-26 Jan) | Christmas Day + Boxing Day (observed) (25-28 Dec) |