Long weekends across Australia by state and territory in 2027
| State or territory | Long weekends | Four days or more | First of the year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 6 | 2 | New Year: Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| Victoria | 5 not counting the Friday before the AFL Grand Final, which has no published date yet | 2 | New Year: Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| Queensland | 6 | 2 | New Year: Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| Western Australia | 7 | 2 | New Year: Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| South Australia | 6 | 2 | New Year: Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| Tasmania | 5 | 2 | New Year: Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 8 | 2 | New Year: Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| Northern Territory | 7 | 2 | New Year: Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
Shared by every state and territory with published dates in 2027: New Year (Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027, 3 days); Easter (Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March 2027, 4 days); Christmas (Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December 2027, 4 days).
Find long weekends in a section for each state and territory, with dates, length and the public holidays behind each break. Each entry combines weekend days with public holidays from official lists to find at least three consecutive days off. A four-day weekend needs public holidays alongside the weekend, such as Friday and Monday or Monday and Tuesday; Friday or Tuesday alone is not enough. Dates differ because each state and territory sets its own public holidays. Regional, part-day and workplace-specific holidays are excluded. Where a public holiday list is not yet published, the relevant state or territory is labelled accordingly.
How long weekends are counted
The count includes only weekend days and public holidays that apply across the whole state or territory. Three or more consecutive days off form a long weekend. Regional, part-day and bank-only holidays are excluded, along with school holidays and days taken as leave.
Long weekends 2027 in New South Wales
New South Wales has 6 long weekends in 2027 based on public holiday dates published by the NSW Government, the first on Friday 1 January 2027. Full list: public holidays NSW 2027.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | to | 3 | New Year's Day (Friday 1 Jan) |
| Easter | to | 4 | Good Friday (Friday 26 Mar); Easter Saturday (Saturday 27 Mar); Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 Mar); Easter Monday (Monday 29 Mar) |
| Anzac Day | to | 3 | Anzac Day (Sunday 25 Apr); Additional Day (Anzac Day) (Monday 26 Apr) |
| King's Birthday | to | 3 | King's Birthday (Monday 14 Jun) |
| Labour Day | to | 3 | Labour Day (Monday 4 Oct) |
| Christmas | to | 4 | Christmas Day (Saturday 25 Dec); Boxing Day (Sunday 26 Dec); Additional Day (Christmas Day) (Monday 27 Dec); Additional Day (Boxing Day) (Tuesday 28 Dec) |
One day of leave, at least four days off, derived
- Take leave on Monday 25 January 2027 alongside Australia Day for 4 days off in a row, from Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January 2027
Long weekends 2027 in Victoria
Victoria has 5 long weekends in 2027 based on public holiday dates published by Business Victoria, the first on Friday 1 January 2027. A date is still pending for the Friday before the AFL Grand Final, which could add a long weekend to this count. Full list: public holidays VIC 2027.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | to | 3 | New Year's Day (Friday 1 Jan) |
| Labour Day | to | 3 | Labour Day (Monday 8 Mar) |
| Easter | to | 4 | Good Friday (Friday 26 Mar); Saturday before Easter Sunday (Saturday 27 Mar); Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 Mar); Easter Monday (Monday 29 Mar) |
| King's Birthday | to | 3 | King's Birthday (Monday 14 Jun) |
| Christmas | to | 4 | Christmas Day (Saturday 25 Dec); Boxing Day (Sunday 26 Dec); Christmas Day (additional day) (Monday 27 Dec); Boxing Day (additional day) (Tuesday 28 Dec) |
One day of leave, at least four days off, derived
- Take leave on Monday 25 January 2027 alongside Australia Day for 4 days off in a row, from Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January 2027
- Take leave on Monday 1 November 2027 alongside Melbourne Cup for 4 days off in a row, from Saturday 30 October to Tuesday 2 November 2027
Long weekends 2027 in Queensland
Queensland has 6 long weekends in 2027 based on public holiday dates published by the Queensland Government, the first on Friday 1 January 2027. Full list: public holidays QLD 2027.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | to | 3 | New Year's Day (Friday 1 Jan) |
| Easter | to | 4 | Good Friday (Friday 26 Mar); The day after Good Friday (Saturday 27 Mar); Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 Mar); Easter Monday (Monday 29 Mar) |
| Anzac Day | to | 3 | Anzac Day (Monday 26 Apr) |
| Labour Day | to | 3 | Labour Day (Monday 3 May) |
| King's Birthday | to | 3 | King's Birthday (Monday 4 Oct) |
| Christmas | to | 4 | Christmas Day (Saturday 25 Dec); Boxing Day (Sunday 26 Dec); Christmas Day (additional day) (Monday 27 Dec); Boxing Day (additional day) (Tuesday 28 Dec) |
One day of leave, at least four days off, derived
- Take leave on Monday 25 January 2027 alongside Australia Day for 4 days off in a row, from Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January 2027
Long weekends 2027 in Western Australia
Western Australia has 7 long weekends in 2027 based on public holiday dates published by the WA Government, the first on Friday 1 January 2027. Full list: public holidays WA 2027.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | to | 3 | New Year's Day (Friday 1 Jan) |
| Labour Day | to | 3 | Labour Day (Monday 1 Mar) |
| Easter | to | 4 | Good Friday (Friday 26 Mar); Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 Mar); Easter Monday (Monday 29 Mar) |
| Anzac Day | to | 3 | Anzac Day (Sunday 25 Apr); Anzac Day (additional day) (Monday 26 Apr) |
| Western Australia Day | to | 3 | Western Australia Day (Monday 7 Jun) |
| King's Birthday | to | 3 | King's Birthday (Monday 27 Sep) |
| Christmas | to | 4 | Christmas Day (Saturday 25 Dec); Boxing Day (Sunday 26 Dec); Christmas Day (additional day) (Monday 27 Dec); Boxing Day (additional day) (Tuesday 28 Dec) |
One day of leave, at least four days off, derived
- Take leave on Monday 25 January 2027 alongside Australia Day for 4 days off in a row, from Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January 2027
Long weekends 2027 in South Australia
South Australia has 6 long weekends in 2027 based on public holiday dates published by SafeWork SA, the first on Friday 1 January 2027. Full list: public holidays SA 2027.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | to | 3 | New Year's Day (Friday 1 Jan) |
| Adelaide Cup Day | to | 3 | Adelaide Cup Day (Monday 8 Mar) |
| Easter | to | 4 | Good Friday (Friday 26 Mar); Easter Saturday (Saturday 27 Mar); Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 Mar); Easter Monday (Monday 29 Mar) |
| King’s Birthday | to | 3 | King’s Birthday (Monday 14 Jun) |
| Labour Day | to | 3 | Labour Day (Monday 4 Oct) |
| Christmas | to | 4 | Christmas Day (Saturday 25 Dec); Proclamation Day holiday and Boxing Day (Sunday 26 Dec); Additional public holiday for Christmas Day (Monday 27 Dec); Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day (Tuesday 28 Dec) |
One day of leave, at least four days off, derived
- Take leave on Monday 25 January 2027 alongside Australia Day for 4 days off in a row, from Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January 2027
Long weekends 2027 in Tasmania
Tasmania has 5 long weekends in 2027 based on public holiday dates published by WorkSafe Tasmania, the first on Friday 1 January 2027. Full list: public holidays TAS 2027.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | to | 3 | New Year's Day (Friday 1 Jan) |
| Eight Hours Day | to | 3 | Eight Hours Day (Monday 8 Mar) |
| Easter | to | 4 | Good Friday (Friday 26 Mar); Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 Mar); Easter Monday (Monday 29 Mar) |
| King's Birthday | to | 3 | King's Birthday (Monday 14 Jun) |
| Christmas | to | 4 | Christmas Day (Saturday 25 Dec); Christmas Day (additional) (Monday 27 Dec); Boxing Day (Tuesday 28 Dec) |
One day of leave, at least four days off, derived
- Take leave on Monday 25 January 2027 alongside Australia Day for 4 days off in a row, from Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January 2027
Long weekends 2027 in the Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory has 8 long weekends in 2027 based on public holiday dates published by the ACT Government, the first on Friday 1 January 2027. Full list: public holidays ACT 2027.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | to | 3 | New Year's Day (Friday 1 Jan) |
| Canberra Day | to | 3 | Canberra Day (Monday 8 Mar) |
| Easter | to | 4 | Good Friday (Friday 26 Mar); Easter Saturday – the day after Good Friday (Saturday 27 Mar); Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 Mar); Easter Monday (Monday 29 Mar) |
| Anzac Day | to | 3 | ANZAC Day (Sunday 25 Apr); ANZAC Day (additional day) (Monday 26 Apr) |
| Reconciliation Day | to | 3 | Reconciliation Day (Monday 31 May) |
| King's Birthday | to | 3 | King's Birthday (Monday 14 Jun) |
| Labour Day | to | 3 | Labour Day (Monday 4 Oct) |
| Christmas | to | 4 | Christmas Day (Saturday 25 Dec); Boxing Day (Sunday 26 Dec); Christmas Day (additional day) (Monday 27 Dec); Boxing Day (additional day) (Tuesday 28 Dec) |
One day of leave, at least four days off, derived
- Take leave on Monday 25 January 2027 alongside Australia Day for 4 days off in a row, from Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January 2027
Long weekends 2027 in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has 7 long weekends in 2027 based on public holiday dates published by the Northern Territory Government, the first on Friday 1 January 2027. Full list: public holidays NT 2027.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | to | 3 | New Year's Day (Friday 1 Jan) |
| Easter | to | 4 | Good Friday (Friday 26 Mar); Easter Saturday (Saturday 27 Mar); Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 Mar); Easter Monday (Monday 29 Mar) |
| Anzac Day | to | 3 | Anzac Day (Monday 26 Apr) |
| May Day | to | 3 | May Day (Monday 3 May) |
| King's Birthday | to | 3 | King's Birthday (Monday 14 Jun) |
| Picnic Day | to | 3 | Picnic Day (Monday 2 Aug) |
| Christmas | to | 4 | Christmas Day (Saturday 25 Dec); Boxing Day (Sunday 26 Dec); Christmas Day (additional day) (Monday 27 Dec); Boxing Day (additional day) (Tuesday 28 Dec) |
One day of leave, at least four days off, derived
- Take leave on Monday 25 January 2027 alongside Australia Day for 4 days off in a row, from Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January 2027
Weekends of four days or more in 2027
- NSW: Easter, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March 2027 (4 days)
- NSW: Christmas, Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (4 days)
- VIC: Easter, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March 2027 (4 days)
- VIC: Christmas, Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (4 days)
- QLD: Easter, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March 2027 (4 days)
- QLD: Christmas, Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (4 days)
- WA: Easter, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March 2027 (4 days)
- WA: Christmas, Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (4 days)
- SA: Easter, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March 2027 (4 days)
- SA: Christmas, Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (4 days)
- TAS: Easter, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March 2027 (4 days)
- TAS: Christmas, Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (4 days)
- ACT: Easter, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March 2027 (4 days)
- ACT: Christmas, Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (4 days)
- NT: Easter, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March 2027 (4 days)
- NT: Christmas, Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (4 days)
Related
- Public holidays across Australia 2027which states observe which day
- Easter school holidays 2027Every state's Easter break, including the first day back
- Christmas school holidays 2027Christmas summer holidays in every state, with the first day back
- Long weekends in 2026By state and territory, drawn from the published public holidays.
- Long weekends in 2028By state and territory, drawn from the published public holidays.
- Long weekends in 2029By state and territory, drawn from the published public holidays.
Questions and answers
Which states share long weekends in 2027?
In 2027, every state and territory with published dates shares New Year (Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027), Easter (Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March 2027), Christmas (Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December 2027). States can share long weekends when their public holidays align. Compare the state and territory tables on this page to find matching breaks.
Why do some states have more long weekends than others?
In 2027, the Australian Capital Territory has the most with 8 and Victoria and Tasmania the fewest with 5 each. Counts exclude the Friday before the AFL Grand Final, which is listed for VIC without a published date. Different public holidays and the weekdays they fall on can change how many long weekends a state has. The tables show which holidays create each break.
Does a public holiday on Saturday create a long weekend?
A Saturday public holiday alone does not extend the weekend, though an additional weekday public holiday may. Check your state or territory's table for long weekends.
Sources
- NSW Government: NSW public holidays (read on )
- NSW Government: Local public holidays (2027 and 2026 tables) (read on )
- Business Victoria: Victorian public holidays 2026 and 2027 (read on )
- Queensland Government: Public holidays (read on )
- WA Government (Dept of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety): Public holidays in Western Australia (read on )
- SafeWork SA: Public holidays, 2027 and 2028 lists (read on )
- WorkSafe Tasmania: Public holidays (read on )
- Tasmanian Legislation: Statutory Holidays Act 2000 (authorised version 2026-10-14) (read on )
- ACT Government: Public holidays, school terms and daylight saving (read on )
- NT Government: NT public and regional holidays, 2027 and 2028 (read on )
Dates on this page were last checked against the official pages on . If any dates differ, follow the official page.