Long Weekends in Australia 2028
Compare long weekend timing by state, then open the guide that matches where you live, work, or plan to travel.
7
most long weekends (ACT)
First break
New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1-3 Jan (NSW)
Best leave opportunity
4 leave days = 12 days off (NSW)
Choose a state guide
Each state card shows the first break and the strongest leave idea available in the published calendar.
NSW
New South Wales
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1-3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 4 leave days = 12 days off
VIC
Victoria
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1-3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 4 leave days = 12 days off
QLD
Queensland
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1-3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 4 leave days = 12 days off
SA
South Australia
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1-3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 4 leave days = 12 days off
WA
Western Australia
- First break
- Labour Day · 4-6 Mar
- Best leave idea
- 4 leave days = 12 days off
TAS
Tasmania
- First break
- New Year's Day · 1-3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 4 leave days = 12 days off
NT
Northern Territory
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1-3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 4 leave days = 12 days off
ACT
Australian Capital Territory
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1-3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 4 leave days = 12 days off
Frequently Asked Questions
The number of long weekends in 2028 varies by state because each state has different public holidays. Use the state cards above to see the exact count and dates for your state.
In 2028, the state with the most long weekends has 7. Check the state cards above to compare all states and territories.
The best strategy is to take leave on days adjacent to public holidays. For example, if a holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend using just 1 day of leave. Click into any state page for specific leave hacks.