Quick answer
A long weekend is three or more days off in a row. In 2027 the number of statewide long weekends ranges from 5 to 8, with Australian Capital Territory having the most. Each state section below lists the dates and the days of leave that turn a long weekend into a longer break.
When are the long weekends in New South Wales in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 24 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027 (3 days): Anzac Day, Additional public holiday for Anzac Day
- Sat 12 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 2 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027 (3 days): Labour Day
- Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Boxing Day
Stretch them with leave:
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day).
More: NSW public holidays · NSW school holidays
When are the long weekends in Victoria in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 (3 days): Labour Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Saturday before Easter Sunday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 12 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Boxing Day
Stretch them with leave:
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day).
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 1 Nov 2027) for 4 days off, Sat 30 Oct – Tue 2 Nov 2027 (Melbourne Cup).
More: VIC public holidays · VIC school holidays
When are the long weekends in Queensland in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 24 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027 (3 days): Anzac Day
- Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May 2027 (3 days): Labour Day
- Sat 2 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Boxing Day
Stretch them with leave:
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day).
More: QLD public holidays · QLD school holidays
When are the long weekends in Western Australia in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Sat 27 Feb – Mon 1 Mar 2027 (3 days): Labour Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 24 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027 (3 days): Anzac Day, Additional public holiday for Anzac Day
- Sat 5 Jun – Mon 7 Jun 2027 (3 days): Western Australia Day
- Sat 25 Sep – Mon 27 Sep 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Boxing Day
Stretch them with leave:
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day).
More: WA public holidays · WA school holidays
When are the long weekends in South Australia in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 (3 days): Adelaide Cup Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 12 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 2 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027 (3 days): Labour Day
- Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Proclamation Day holiday, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day holiday
Stretch them with leave:
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day).
More: SA public holidays · SA school holidays
When are the long weekends in Tasmania in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 (3 days): Eight Hours Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Monday
- Sat 12 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Stretch them with leave:
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day).
More: TAS public holidays · TAS school holidays
When are the long weekends in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 (3 days): Canberra Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 24 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027 (3 days): Anzac Day
- Sat 29 May – Mon 31 May 2027 (3 days): Reconciliation Day
- Sat 12 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 2 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027 (3 days): Labour Day
- Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Boxing Day
Stretch them with leave:
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day).
More: ACT public holidays · ACT school holidays
When are the long weekends in Northern Territory in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 24 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027 (3 days): Anzac Day
- Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May 2027 (3 days): May Day
- Sat 12 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 31 Jul – Mon 2 Aug 2027 (3 days): Picnic Day
- Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Boxing Day
Stretch them with leave:
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day).
More: NT public holidays · NT school holidays
Long weekends by month
March · Easter · June · October
Frequently asked questions
Where is the long weekend 2027 list for my state?
The tables above are the long weekend 2027 list for each state. Open the March, June or October page for the detail on each long weekend.
What counts as a long weekend?
Three or more days off in a row, usually a Saturday, Sunday and a Monday or Friday public holiday. This page counts statewide public holidays only.
How do I get more days off with less leave?
Look for the leave tips under each state. A single day of leave next to a public holiday can create four or five days off in a row.
Are long weekends the same in every state?
No. Labour Day, the King's Birthday and local holidays fall on different dates in different states, so each state has its own list.
For Easter, Anzac Day, Melbourne Cup and more, see special days.