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Long Weekends in New South Wales 2028

5 possible long weekends based on stable statutory rules. Official NSW dates are incomplete for 2028.

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Next possible long weekend in NSW

New Year's Day (additional public holiday)

Sat 1 – Mon 3 Jan

3 days offNo leave needed

Starts in

460

days

Upcoming Possible Long Weekends

New Year's Day (additional public holiday)

Sat 1 – Mon 3 Jan

Estimated3 days offNo leave needed

Starts in 460 days

Leave hacks

Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break4d leave → 9d off

Good Friday + Easter Monday

Fri 14 – Mon 17 Apr

Estimated4 days offNo leave needed

Starts in 564 days

Leave hacks

Take Mon-Thu before for 10-day break4d leave → 10d off
Take Tue-Fri after for 10-day break4d leave → 10d off

King's Birthday

Sat 10 – Mon 12 June

Estimated3 days offNo leave needed

Starts in 621 days

Leave hacks

Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break4d leave → 9d off

Labour Day

Sat 30 Sept – Mon 2 Oct

Estimated3 days offNo leave needed

Starts in 733 days

Leave hacks

Take Tue-Fri off for 9-day break4d leave → 9d off

Christmas Day + Boxing Day

Sat 23 – Tue 26 Dec

Estimated4 days offNo leave needed

Starts in 817 days

Leave hacks

Bridge to New Year: 3 days leave = 10 days off3d leave → 10d off

Frequently asked questions

How many long weekends are there in New South Wales in 2028?

The current statutory-rule estimate identifies 5 possible long weekends in New South Wales for 2028. Schedule-dependent and local dates are omitted until officially published.

How can I maximise my time off in New South Wales in 2028?

Check the leave hacks on each long weekend above. By strategically taking 1-4 days of leave around public holidays, you can turn a 3-day weekend into a 9-day break or longer.

When is the next long weekend in New South Wales?

The next possible long weekend in New South Wales is New Year's Day (additional public holiday) (Sat 1 – Mon 3 Jan), which starts in 460 days.

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