Australia Long Weekends 2028
Australia produces 3 long weekends in 2028 — every break of three days or more that its public holidays actually create. The longest runs 4 days (Apr 14–17). Substitute days turn several weekend holidays into real days off this year.
Australia long weekends in 2028
New Year
3 daysJan 1 – 3
Sat–Mon: New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday, and the additional public holiday on Monday Jan 3 preserves the long weekend.
Easter
4 daysApr 14 – 17
Good Friday and Easter Monday bracket the weekend — four days off nationwide.
Christmas
4 daysDec 23 – 26
Sat–Tue: the weekend runs straight into Christmas Day on the Monday and Boxing Day on the Tuesday — four days with no substitutes required.
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Anzac Day
Apr 22 – 25•Total Vacation: 4 days
Take 1 day of annual leave on Apr 24 to bridge Anzac Day with the weekend for a 4-day vacation.
Christmas Day
Dec 23 – 31•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Dec 27 – 29 to connect Christmas Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Good Friday
Apr 8 – 17•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Apr 10 – 13 to connect Good Friday into a 10-day continuous break.
Good Friday
Apr 14 – 23•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Apr 18 – 21 to connect Good Friday into a 10-day continuous break.
Australia Day
Jan 22 – 26•Total Vacation: 5 days
Take 2 days of annual leave on Jan 24 – 25 to connect Australia Day into a 5-day continuous break.
Australia Day
Jan 26 – 30•Total Vacation: 5 days
Take 2 days of annual leave on Jan 27 – 28 to connect Australia Day into a 5-day continuous break.
Good Friday
Apr 14 – 25•Total Vacation: 12 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Apr 18 – 21, Apr 24 to connect Good Friday into a 12-day continuous break.
New Year's Day
Jan 1 – 9•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Jan 4 – 7 to connect New Year's Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Australia Day
Jan 22 – 30•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Jan 24 – 25, Jan 27 – 28 to connect Australia Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Anzac Day
Apr 22 – 30•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Apr 24, Apr 26 – 28 to connect Anzac Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Christmas Day
Dec 16 – 26•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 18 – 22 to connect Christmas Day into a 11-day continuous break.
New Year's Day
Dec 25, 2027 – Jan 3, 2028•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 27 – 31 to connect New Year's Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Anzac Day
Apr 25 – 30•Total Vacation: 6 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Apr 26 – 28 to connect Anzac Day into a 6-day continuous break.
Australia Day
Jan 15 – 26•Total Vacation: 12 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Jan 17 – 21, Jan 24 – 25 to connect Australia Day into a 12-day continuous break.
Australia Day
Jan 26 – Feb 6•Total Vacation: 12 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Jan 27 – 28, Jan 31 – Feb 4 to connect Australia Day into a 12-day continuous break.
Compliance Notice: Leave planning recommendations are calculated for vacation optimization. Taking annual leave is subject to your employment contract, employer approval, and local labor legislation.
The 3 long weekends of 2028
New Year — Jan 1–3 (3 days); Easter — Apr 14–17 (4 days); Christmas — Dec 23–26 (4 days)
Full list: New Year (Jan 1–3) Easter (Apr 14–17) Christmas (Dec 23–26) — 3 consecutive-day breaks in total.
How Australia builds its long weekends
Long weekends come from public holidays landing next to weekends (or substitute days extending them). The table above lists only real calendar breaks — a 3-day count means 3 separate runs of consecutive days off.
How to plan around them
The 3 breaks above are the ones the calendar gives you for free. The longest (Easter, 4 days, Apr 14–17) is the best anchor for a longer trip; the others work well for short getaways. Check the linked year page for make-up workdays that may surround the longer breaks.
Official sources & data
- Public holidaysVisit sourceFair Work Ombudsman
- NSW public holidays (Public Holidays Act 2010)Visit sourceNSW Government
- Fair Work Act 2009 s.115 — Meaning of public holidayVisit sourceFederal Register of Legislation, Australia
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Australia have in 2028?
3 — every break of three consecutive days or more that Australia's public holidays create in 2028. The longest is Easter with 4 days off.
What is the longest long weekend in Australia in 2028?
Easter — 4 days (Apr 14–17).
Which public holidays create long weekends in Australia 2028?
New Year, Easter, Christmas. Each is listed above with its exact dates.
Does Australia have substitute days for weekend holidays?
Yes — Australia's substitute-day rules add weekday days off when a holiday falls on a weekend, which is why several of the 2028 long weekends above include a substitute day.
Are the 2028 long weekend dates confirmed?
Not yet — Australia's 2028 calendar is provisional until the official announcements. The dates above follow the published holiday rules and the usual calendar pattern, but each state and territory gazettes its own calendar closer to the year — state dates such as King's Birthday and Labour Day are set by annual proclamation — so treat them as expected until your state's official calendar is out.