Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2026 annual leave in Australia
Australia’s 2026 public holidays create 6 long-weekend opportunities — 5 free, 1with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in Australia, 2026
- Australia Day — 2026-01-26 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Good Friday — 2026-04-03 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Easter Monday — 2026-04-06 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Christmas Day — 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Boxing Day — 2026-12-28 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- New Year's Day — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.