Long Weekends in New South Wales
6 long weekends in NSW this year. 2 still coming up.
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Next long weekend in NSW
Labour Day
Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct
Starts in
4
days
Upcoming Long Weekends
Labour Day
Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct
Starts in 4 days
Leave hacks
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec
Starts in 87 days
Leave hacks
Easter is the biggest long weekend on the calendar — see the Easter public holiday dates across Australia.
Past Long Weekends
Australia Day
Sat 24 – Mon 26 Jan
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr
Anzac Day (additional public holiday)
Sat 25 – Mon 27 Apr
King's Birthday
Sat 6 – Mon 8 June
Frequently asked questions
When is the next long weekend in New South Wales?
The next long weekend in New South Wales is Labour Day (Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct), which starts in 4 days.
How can I maximise my long weekends with leave?
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.
Which long weekend in New South Wales needs the least leave?
Long weekends that fall on a Friday or Monday need no leave at all -- look for the "No leave needed" tag above. Others show exactly how many leave days to book for the payoff.
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