Long Weekends in Australia 2028
Compare available official dates with estimate or incomplete-calendar warnings. NSW, VIC, WA do not yet have complete 2028 calendars.
7
possible maximum (ACT)
First break
New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1–3 Jan (NSW)
Best leave opportunity
3 leave days = 10 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
- 3 leave days = 10 days off
VIC
Victoria
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1–3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 3 leave days = 10 days off
QLD
Queensland
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1–3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 3 leave days = 10 days off
SA
South Australia
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1–3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 3 leave days = 10 days off
WA
Western Australia
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1–3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 3 leave days = 10 days off
TAS
Tasmania
- First break
- New Year's Day · 1–3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 3 leave days = 10 days off
NT
Northern Territory
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1–3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 3 leave days = 10 days off
ACT
Australian Capital Territory
- First break
- New Year's Day (additional public holiday) · 1–3 Jan
- Best leave idea
- 3 leave days = 10 days off
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends are there in Australia in 2028?
The number varies by state. Totals for NSW, VIC, WA use estimated or incomplete calendar data until their complete official 2028 calendars are published.
Which state has the most long weekends in 2028?
The current comparison shows a possible maximum of 7, but the ranking may change when complete official calendars are published for NSW, VIC, WA.
How can I maximise my long weekends in 2028?
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.
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