How many long weekends are there in 2026 in Australia?

Between 8 and 11 long weekends depending on your state. Every state gets at least 8 (Australia Day, Easter, King's Birthday, Christmas, plus regional ones). WA and ACT top the list at 11 and 10 respectively due to WA Day, Reconciliation Day and different King's Birthday timing.

Is Australia Day a long weekend in 2026?

Yes — Australia Day falls on Monday 26 January 2026, giving every state a 3-day weekend (Saturday 24, Sunday 25, Monday 26 January).

Is ANZAC Day a long weekend in 2026?

Only in NSW, WA and ACT. ANZAC Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026, and those three states observe Monday 27 April as a public holiday. Other states do not substitute the holiday.

When is the Easter long weekend in 2026?

Friday 3 – Monday 6 April 2026. Good Friday (3 April), Easter Saturday (4 April, public holiday in most states), Easter Sunday (5 April, public holiday in SA, VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT, NT) and Easter Monday (6 April) give a 4-day weekend.

long weekends Australia 2026

by megan walsh·23 april 2026

every long weekend of 2026, with which states get the day off. sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman public holidays list.

Australia Day long weekend

nationwide

Saturday 24 – Monday 26 January

Australia Day falls on a Monday in 2026, creating a nationwide long weekend.

Labour Day long weekend (WA)

Saturday 28 February – Monday 2 March

Labour Day in WA is observed on the first Monday of March.

March long weekend (VIC, SA, TAS, ACT)

VIC / TAS / SA / ACT

Saturday 7 – Monday 9 March

Labour Day in VIC and TAS; Canberra Day in ACT; Adelaide Cup Day in SA all fall on the second Monday of March in 2026.

Easter long weekend

nationwide

Friday 3 – Monday 6 April

4-day weekend everywhere (Good Friday + Easter Saturday + Easter Sunday + Easter Monday). SA also observes Easter Sunday as a public holiday.

ANZAC Day long weekend (NSW, WA, ACT)

NSW / WA / ACT

Saturday 25 – Monday 27 April

ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday in 2026. Only NSW, WA and ACT observe Monday 27 April as a public holiday.

May Day long weekend (QLD, NT)

QLD / NT

Saturday 2 – Monday 4 May

Labour Day in QLD (first Monday of May); May Day in NT.

June long weekend (WA, ACT)

WA / ACT

Saturday 30 May – Monday 1 June

Western Australia Day in WA; Reconciliation Day in ACT. Both on the Monday before King's Birthday in 2026.

King's Birthday long weekend (most of Australia)

NSW / VIC / SA / TAS / ACT / NT

Saturday 6 – Monday 8 June

King's Birthday observed on the second Monday of June in most states. WA observes it in September; QLD in October.

King's Birthday long weekend (WA)

Saturday 26 – Monday 28 September

WA observes King's Birthday on the Monday closest to 30 September.

October long weekend (NSW, SA, ACT, QLD)

NSW / SA / ACT / QLD

Saturday 3 – Monday 5 October

Labour Day in NSW, SA and ACT; King's Birthday in QLD. All on the first Monday of October.

Christmas and Boxing Day

nationwide

Friday 25 – Monday 28 December

Christmas Day (Fri) + Boxing Day (Sat, observed Mon 28 Dec in most states) + Sunday = 4-day weekend.

planning ahead

long weekends Australia 2027

next year's dates are published — start booking early.

school term dates 2026

line up long weekends with school breaks for full trips.

school holiday activities

things to do with kids during the holidays, by city.

dates sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman 2026 public holidays list. some states observe additional local public holidays (e.g. show days, cup days, regional events) that are not shown here. always check with your employer or state authority before making firm plans.