Long Weekends in Western Australia
7 long weekends in WA this year. 1 is under way now. 1 future break remains this year.
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Current long weekend in WA
King's Birthday
Sat 26 – Mon 28 Sept
Under way now
Next long weekend in WA
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec
Starts in
88
days
Upcoming Long Weekends
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec
Starts in 88 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
Labour Day
Sat 28 Feb – Mon 2 Mar
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr
Anzac Day (additional public holiday)
Sat 25 – Mon 27 Apr
Western Australia Day
Sat 30 May – Mon 1 June
Frequently asked questions
Which long weekend is under way in Western Australia?
The King's Birthday long weekend in Western Australia is under way now (Sat 26 – Mon 28 Sept).
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 Western Australia 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.
Related tools
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Printable calendar
WAPrint a full year or a single month with public holidays and school terms, or save it as a PDF.
Leave planner
Find the best dates to book annual leave around public holidays.
Working days calculator
Count business days between dates, excluding your state's public holidays.
Is today a public holiday?
WACheck today's public holiday status in every state and territory.
