Quick Answer
Australia has 61 long weekends entries in 2026. december is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
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Long Weekends in Australia for 2026 give you a practical planning layer you can use immediately. This page combines real calendar data with time-off guidance, internal links, and related pages so you can move from date research to a real travel or PTO decision without opening multiple tools.
Total entries
61
Planning year
2026
Best month
december
4 days off with 1 leave days
Data table
| Window | Days Off | Leave Days | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day + St. Stephen's Day 23 dec 2026 to 26 dec 2026 | 4 | 1 | 4.0x |
| Good Friday + Holy Saturday + Easter Sunday + Easter Monday 27 mrt 2026 to 4 apr 2026 | 9 | 3 | 3.0x |
| Anzac Day + Anzac Day 17 apr 2026 to 25 apr 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Melbourne Cup 30 okt 2026 to 7 nov 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Christmas Day + St. Stephen's Day 18 dec 2026 to 26 dec 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Good Friday + Holy Saturday + Easter Sunday + Easter Monday 1 apr 2026 to 11 apr 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2.2x |
| Good Friday + Holy Saturday + Easter Sunday + Easter Monday 20 mrt 2026 to 4 apr 2026 | 16 | 8 | 2.0x |
| Good Friday + Holy Saturday + Easter Sunday + Easter Monday 27 mrt 2026 to 11 apr 2026 | 16 | 8 | 2.0x |
| Anzac Day + Anzac Day + Labour Day 23 apr 2026 to 2 mei 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2.0x |
| Melbourne Cup 23 okt 2026 to 1 nov 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2.0x |
| Christmas Day 18 dec 2026 to 23 dec 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2.0x |
| Weekend Extension 31 dec 2025 to 3 jan 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2.0x |
| Weekend Extension 2 jan 2026 to 10 jan 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 9 jan 2026 to 17 jan 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Australia Day 16 jan 2026 to 24 jan 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Australia Day 23 jan 2026 to 31 jan 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 30 jan 2026 to 7 feb 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 6 feb 2026 to 14 feb 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 13 feb 2026 to 21 feb 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Labour Day 20 feb 2026 to 28 feb 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Labour Day + Labour Day 27 feb 2026 to 7 mrt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Labour Day 6 mrt 2026 to 14 mrt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 13 mrt 2026 to 21 mrt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 20 mrt 2026 to 28 mrt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 10 apr 2026 to 18 apr 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Labour Day 1 mei 2026 to 9 mei 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 8 mei 2026 to 16 mei 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 15 mei 2026 to 23 mei 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Western Australia Day 22 mei 2026 to 30 mei 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Western Australia Day + King's Birthday 29 mei 2026 to 6 jun 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| King's Birthday 5 jun 2026 to 13 jun 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 12 jun 2026 to 20 jun 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 19 jun 2026 to 27 jun 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 26 jun 2026 to 4 jul 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 3 jul 2026 to 11 jul 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 10 jul 2026 to 18 jul 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 17 jul 2026 to 25 jul 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Picnic Day 24 jul 2026 to 1 aug 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Picnic Day 31 jul 2026 to 8 aug 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 7 aug 2026 to 15 aug 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 14 aug 2026 to 22 aug 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 21 aug 2026 to 29 aug 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 28 aug 2026 to 5 sep 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 4 sep 2026 to 12 sep 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 11 sep 2026 to 19 sep 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| King's Birthday 18 sep 2026 to 26 sep 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| King's Birthday + King's Birthday 25 sep 2026 to 3 okt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| King's Birthday 2 okt 2026 to 10 okt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 9 okt 2026 to 17 okt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 16 okt 2026 to 24 okt 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 6 nov 2026 to 14 nov 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 13 nov 2026 to 21 nov 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 20 nov 2026 to 28 nov 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 27 nov 2026 to 5 dec 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 4 dec 2026 to 12 dec 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 11 dec 2026 to 19 dec 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Christmas Day 11 dec 2026 to 23 dec 2026 | 13 | 8 | 1.6x |
| Christmas Day + St. Stephen's Day 18 dec 2026 to 30 dec 2026 | 13 | 8 | 1.6x |
| Christmas Day + St. Stephen's Day 23 dec 2026 to 30 dec 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1.6x |
| Weekend Extension 31 dec 2025 to 10 jan 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1.6x |
| St. Stephen's Day 25 dec 2026 to 30 dec 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1.5x |
Why this page matters
It turns Australia 2026 calendar data into a single planning reference instead of a raw list of dates.
It shows where long weekends connect with long weekends, leave planning, and comparison pages.
The strongest signal on this page is 4 days off with 1 leave days.
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Best months to plan around
december is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
Use the linked leave-planner variants to test how many days off you can unlock around 2026 dates.
Compare Australia with nearby countries if you want to benchmark calendar quality before booking.
Tips to maximize holidays
Start with the official long weekends dates and then branch into long weekends and leave-planner pages.
Prioritize months where holidays sit next to weekends or cluster together.
Use the related opportunities block below to keep building a deeper annual plan.
More ways to maximize your time off
Take 3 days off
See what 3 leave days can unlock in 2026.
Take 5 days off
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Take 7 days off
See what 7 leave days can unlock in 2026.
Public holidays in 2026
Review the official holiday calendar.
Australia country guide
Open the country hub for all related holiday pages.
Plan your next move from these dates
Use the leave planner, long-weekend pages, and compare pages to turn Australia 2026 dates into a concrete strategy.
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