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Long weekends in Australia 2026

Find practical 2026 holiday breaks using Australia’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1–Sun, Jan 4, 2026

Take Fri, Jan 2 off

4-day breakAustralia Day

Fri, Jan 23–Mon, Jan 26, 2026

Take Fri, Jan 23 off

4-day breakGood Friday

Fri, Apr 3–Mon, Apr 6, 2026

No bridge day needed

4-day breakEaster Saturday

Sat, Apr 4–Tue, Apr 7, 2026

Take Tue, Apr 7 off

3-day breakEaster Sunday

Sun, Apr 5–Tue, Apr 7, 2026

Take Tue, Apr 7 off

4-day breakAnzac Day

Fri, Apr 24–Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Take Fri, Apr 24 off

3-day breakAdditional public holiday for Anzac Day

Sun, Apr 26–Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Take Tue, Apr 28 off

4-day breakKing's Birthday

Fri, Jun 5–Mon, Jun 8, 2026

Take Fri, Jun 5 off

4-day breakLabour Day

Fri, Oct 2–Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Take Fri, Oct 2 off

4-day breakChristmas Day

Fri, Dec 25–Mon, Dec 28, 2026

No bridge day needed

4-day breakBoxing Day

Sat, Dec 26–Tue, Dec 29, 2026

Take Tue, Dec 29 off

3-day breakAdditional public holiday for Boxing Day

Sun, Dec 27–Tue, Dec 29, 2026

Take Tue, Dec 29 off

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Local calculation

The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. National public holidays are supplemented by state and territory holidays. Dates such as Labour Day and local show days can vary significantly by jurisdiction.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. New South Wales calendar, matching the guide's primary Sydney location. Other jurisdictions differ.

Primary source: Fair Work Ombudsman state and territory calendars. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.