Long weekends in Australia, 2026.
Australia, 2026: 4 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 1 day of leave adds one more, for 15 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 24 January to 26 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (Australia Day)
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 25 December to 28 December: 4 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
Public holidays in Australia, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday 26 January | Australia Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Monday 28 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Australia in 2026?
Australia has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 1 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Australia in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Australia have in 2026?
Australia has 6 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday.