Long Weekends in Australia 2027

Australia has 9 public holidays in 2027, creating 5 long-weekend opportunities — 4 automatic 3-day weekends and 1 bridge chances where a day or two of leave buys a longer break.

Smartest break

Take 1 leave day around Australia Day (January 26, 2027) for 4 days off — Jan 23 – Jan 26.

HolidayDateLeave to bookDays offYour break
New Year's DayFri, Jan 1None — automatic3Jan 1 Jan 3
Australia DayTue, Jan 26Mon, Jan 254Jan 23 Jan 26
Good FridayFri, Mar 26None — automatic3Mar 26 Mar 28
Easter MondayMon, Mar 29None — automatic3Mar 27 Mar 29
Christmas Day (substitute day)Mon, Dec 27None — automatic3Dec 25 Dec 27

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Long weekend FAQ

What is a bridge day?
A bridge day ("puente" in Spanish) is a workday wedged between a public holiday and the weekend. Book it off and the holiday and weekend join into one unbroken break.
How many long weekends does Australia have in 2027?
Australia has 5 long-weekend opportunities in 2027: 4 that need no leave and 1 that need one or two days off.