Quick Answer
Australia has 60 long weekends entries in 2027. september is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
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Long Weekends in Australia for 2027 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
60
Planning year
2027
Best month
september
4 days off with 1 leave days
Data table
| Window | Days Off | Leave Days | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date) + King's Birthday 22 sep 2027 to 25 sep 2027 | 4 | 1 | 4.0x |
| Good Friday + Holy Saturday + Easter Sunday + Easter Monday 19 mrt 2027 to 27 mrt 2027 | 9 | 3 | 3.0x |
| Weekend Extension 31 dec 2026 to 2 jan 2027 | 3 | 1 | 3.0x |
| Australia Day 22 jan 2027 to 30 jan 2027 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date) + King's Birthday 17 sep 2027 to 25 sep 2027 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Melbourne Cup 29 okt 2027 to 6 nov 2027 | 9 | 4 | 2.3x |
| Good Friday + Holy Saturday + Easter Sunday + Easter Monday 24 mrt 2027 to 3 apr 2027 | 11 | 5 | 2.2x |
| Good Friday + Holy Saturday + Easter Sunday + Easter Monday 12 mrt 2027 to 27 mrt 2027 | 16 | 8 | 2.0x |
| Good Friday + Holy Saturday + Easter Sunday + Easter Monday 19 mrt 2027 to 3 apr 2027 | 16 | 8 | 2.0x |
| Australia Day 15 jan 2027 to 24 jan 2027 | 10 | 5 | 2.0x |
| Melbourne Cup 22 okt 2027 to 31 okt 2027 | 10 | 5 | 2.0x |
| Christmas Day + St. Stephen's Day 17 dec 2027 to 26 dec 2027 | 10 | 5 | 2.0x |
| Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date) 17 sep 2027 to 22 sep 2027 | 6 | 3 | 2.0x |
| Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date) + King's Birthday + King's Birthday 22 sep 2027 to 2 okt 2027 | 11 | 6 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 1 jan 2027 to 9 jan 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 8 jan 2027 to 16 jan 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 29 jan 2027 to 6 feb 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 5 feb 2027 to 13 feb 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 12 feb 2027 to 20 feb 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Labour Day 19 feb 2027 to 27 feb 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Labour Day + Labour Day 26 feb 2027 to 6 mrt 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Labour Day 5 mrt 2027 to 13 mrt 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 12 mrt 2027 to 20 mrt 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 2 apr 2027 to 10 apr 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 9 apr 2027 to 17 apr 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Anzac Day + Anzac Day 16 apr 2027 to 24 apr 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Anzac Day + Anzac Day + Labour Day 23 apr 2027 to 1 mei 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Labour Day 30 apr 2027 to 8 mei 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 7 mei 2027 to 15 mei 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 14 mei 2027 to 22 mei 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Reconciliation Day 21 mei 2027 to 29 mei 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Reconciliation Day + Western Australia Day 28 mei 2027 to 5 jun 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Western Australia Day + King's Birthday 4 jun 2027 to 12 jun 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| King's Birthday 11 jun 2027 to 19 jun 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 18 jun 2027 to 26 jun 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 25 jun 2027 to 3 jul 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 2 jul 2027 to 10 jul 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 9 jul 2027 to 17 jul 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 16 jul 2027 to 24 jul 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Picnic Day 23 jul 2027 to 31 jul 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Picnic Day 30 jul 2027 to 7 aug 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 6 aug 2027 to 14 aug 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 13 aug 2027 to 21 aug 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 20 aug 2027 to 28 aug 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 27 aug 2027 to 4 sep 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 3 sep 2027 to 11 sep 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 10 sep 2027 to 18 sep 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| King's Birthday + King's Birthday 24 sep 2027 to 2 okt 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| King's Birthday 1 okt 2027 to 9 okt 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 8 okt 2027 to 16 okt 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 15 okt 2027 to 23 okt 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 5 nov 2027 to 13 nov 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 12 nov 2027 to 20 nov 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 19 nov 2027 to 27 nov 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 26 nov 2027 to 4 dec 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 3 dec 2027 to 11 dec 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 10 dec 2027 to 18 dec 2027 | 9 | 5 | 1.8x |
| Christmas Day + St. Stephen's Day 24 dec 2027 to 30 dec 2027 | 7 | 4 | 1.8x |
| Weekend Extension 31 dec 2026 to 9 jan 2027 | 10 | 6 | 1.7x |
| Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date) 10 sep 2027 to 22 sep 2027 | 13 | 8 | 1.6x |
Why this page matters
It turns Australia 2027 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
september 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 2027 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 2027.
Take 5 days off
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Take 7 days off
See what 7 leave days can unlock in 2027.
Public holidays in 2027
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 2027 dates into a concrete strategy.
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