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.
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 announcement. The dates above follow the published holiday rules and the usual calendar pattern, but Islamic holidays in particular are subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day. Check back after the official notice.