Long weekends across Australia by state and territory in 2029
| State or territory | Long weekends | Four days or more | First of the year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 5 | 1 | New Year: Saturday 30 December 2028 to Monday 1 January 2029 |
| Western Australia | 6 not counting Show Day, which has no published date yet | 1 | New Year: Saturday 30 December 2028 to Monday 1 January 2029 |
Shared by every state and territory with published dates in 2029: New Year (Saturday 30 December 2028 to Monday 1 January 2029, 3 days); Australia Day (Friday 26 January to Sunday 28 January 2029, 3 days); Easter (Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April 2029, 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.
Awaiting the official dates
- New South Wales: These dates have not yet been published by the NSW Government. They will appear here once the official page lists them and verification is complete. Missing dates are not filled in with estimates.
- Victoria: These dates have not yet been published by Business Victoria. They will appear here once the official page lists them and verification is complete. Missing dates are not filled in with estimates.
- South Australia: These dates have not yet been published by SafeWork SA. They will appear here once the official page lists them and verification is complete. Missing dates are not filled in with estimates.
- Tasmania: These dates have not yet been published by WorkSafe Tasmania. They will appear here once the official page lists them and verification is complete. Missing dates are not filled in with estimates.
- Australian Capital Territory: These dates have not yet been published by the ACT Government. They will appear here once the official page lists them and verification is complete. Missing dates are not filled in with estimates.
- Northern Territory: These dates have not yet been published by the Northern Territory Government. They will appear here once the official page lists them and verification is complete. Missing dates are not filled in with estimates.
Long weekends 2029 in Queensland
Queensland has 5 long weekends in 2029 based on public holiday dates published by the Queensland Government, the first on Saturday 30 December 2028. Full list: public holidays QLD 2029.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | to | 3 | New Year's Day (Monday 1 Jan) |
| Australia Day | to | 3 | Australia Day (Friday 26 Jan) |
| Easter | to | 4 | Good Friday (Friday 30 Mar); The day after Good Friday (Saturday 31 Mar); Easter Sunday (Sunday 1 Apr); Easter Monday (Monday 2 Apr) |
| Labour Day | to | 3 | Labour Day (Monday 7 May) |
| King's Birthday | to | 3 | King's Birthday (Monday 1 Oct) |
One day of leave, at least four days off, derived
- Take leave on Monday 24 December 2029 alongside Christmas Day for 5 days off in a row, from Saturday 22 December to Wednesday 26 December 2029
Long weekends 2029 in Western Australia
Western Australia has 6 long weekends in 2029 based on public holiday dates published by the WA Government, the first on Saturday 30 December 2028. A date is still pending for Show Day, which could add a long weekend to this count. Full list: public holidays WA 2029.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | to | 3 | New Year's Day (Monday 1 Jan) |
| Australia Day | to | 3 | Australia Day (Friday 26 Jan) |
| Labour Day | to | 3 | Labour Day (Monday 19 Mar) |
| Easter | to | 4 | Good Friday (Friday 30 Mar); Easter Saturday (Saturday 31 Mar); Easter Sunday (Sunday 1 Apr); Easter Monday (Monday 2 Apr) |
| King's Birthday | to | 3 | King's Birthday (Monday 11 Jun) |
| Western Australia Day | to | 3 | Western Australia Day (Monday 12 Nov) |
One day of leave, at least four days off, derived
- Take leave on Monday 24 December 2029 alongside Christmas Day for 5 days off in a row, from Saturday 22 December to Wednesday 26 December 2029
Weekends of four days or more in 2029
- QLD: Easter, Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April 2029 (4 days)
- WA: Easter, Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April 2029 (4 days)
Related
- Public holidays across Australia 2029which states observe which day
- Long weekends in 2026By state and territory, drawn from the published public holidays.
- Long weekends in 2027By state and territory, drawn from the published public holidays.
- Long weekends in 2028By state and territory, drawn from the published public holidays.
Questions and answers
Which states share long weekends in 2029?
In 2029, every state and territory with published dates shares New Year (Saturday 30 December 2028 to Monday 1 January 2029), Australia Day (Friday 26 January to Sunday 28 January 2029), Easter (Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April 2029). 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 2029, Western Australia has the most with 6 and Queensland the fewest with 5. Counts exclude Show Day, which is listed for WA 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
- Queensland Government: Public holidays (read on )
- WA Government (Dept of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety): Public holidays in Western Australia, 2026 to 2029 (page updated 2 November 2026) (read on )
Dates on this page were last checked against the official pages on . If any dates differ, follow the official page.