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Long Weekends in Western Australia 2026

7 long weekends in WA for 2026. 1 is under way now. 1 future break remains in 2026.

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Current long weekend in WA

King's Birthday

Sat 26 – Mon 28 Sept

3 days offNo leave neededUnder way now

Under way now

Next long weekend in WA

Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)

Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec

4 days offNo leave needed

Starts in

88

days

Upcoming Long Weekends

Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)

Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec

4 days offNo leave needed

Starts in 88 days

Leave hacks

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

Past Long Weekends

Australia Day

Sat 24 – Mon 26 Jan

Past3 days

Labour Day

Sat 28 Feb – Mon 2 Mar

Past3 days

Good Friday + Easter Monday

Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr

Past4 days

Anzac Day (additional public holiday)

Sat 25 – Mon 27 Apr

Past3 days

Western Australia Day

Sat 30 May – Mon 1 June

Past3 days

Frequently asked questions

How many long weekends are there in Western Australia in 2026?

Western Australia has 7 long weekends in 2026. These occur when public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday, creating a natural 3-day break without using any annual leave.

How can I maximise my time off in Western Australia in 2026?

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.

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).

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