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Long Weekends in Australia 2027

State-by-state long weekend dates for 2027, including leave strategies to maximise your time off.

8

Max long weekends in a state

8

States and territories covered

2027

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2027 Long Weekends by State

NSW

7 long weekends

New South Wales

First: New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)

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VIC

5 long weekends

Victoria

First: New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)

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QLD

6 long weekends

Queensland

First: New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)

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SA

6 long weekends

South Australia

First: New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)

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WA

6 long weekends

Western Australia

First: New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)

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TAS

7 long weekends

Tasmania

First: New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)

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NT

7 long weekends

Northern Territory

First: New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)

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ACT

8 long weekends

Australian Capital Territory

First: New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)

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Long Weekend Summary 2027

StateLong WeekendsFirst BreakLast Break
NSW New South Wales7New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)Christmas Day (observed) + Boxing Day (observed) (27-28 Dec)
VIC Victoria5New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)Christmas Day (observed) + Boxing Day (observed) (27-28 Dec)
QLD Queensland6New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)Christmas Day (observed) + Boxing Day (observed) (27-28 Dec)
SA South Australia6New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)Christmas Day (observed) + Proclamation Day holiday (observed) (27-28 Dec)
WA Western Australia6New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)Christmas Day (observed) + Boxing Day (observed) (27-28 Dec)
TAS Tasmania7New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)Christmas Day (observed) + Boxing Day (observed) (27-28 Dec)
NT Northern Territory7New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)Christmas Day (observed) + Boxing Day (observed) (27-28 Dec)
ACT Australian Capital Territory8New Year's Day (1-3 Jan)Christmas Day (observed) + Boxing Day (observed) (27-28 Dec)

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