Long Weekends 2026 In Australia

Weekends are something that we all love, but a long weekend is like the icing on the cake, and 2026 is filled with those.

Australia serves up a series of long weekends that feel like the universe timed them perfectly, as some are in peak summer and others show when the year starts feeling too much.

Here is a complete guide to Australia's long weekends for 2026 and how to make the most out of them.

Long Weekends in 2026 Australia

Holiday	Day	Date
Australia Day	Monday	26 January
Good Friday	Friday	3 April
Easter Monday	Monday	6 April
Labour Day (Queensland)	Monday	4 May
Anzac Day	Saturday	25 April
King's Birthday (everywhere except WA & QLD)	Monday	8 June
King's Birthday (WA)	Monday	28 Sept
King's Birthday (Queensland)	Monday	5 October
Labour Day (Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, SA)	Monday	5 October
Christmas	Friday	25 December
Boxing Day	Saturday	26 December

Australia Day Long Weekend Starts The Year Strong

Saturday, 24 January, to Monday, 26 January

Landing on Monday, 26 January, Australia Day offers you access to an early three-day weekend that arrives in the heart of summer.

This is the perfect time to pack your bags, go to the beach, and bask in afternoons that convert into a cosy evening.

Read about Australia Day

Easter Weekend Brings A Four-Day Reset

Friday, 3 April, to Monday, 6 April

Teaming up in a grand union, Good Friday and Easter Monday bring you a four-day-long weekend.

As autumn starts settling in, the air feels calmer, cooler, and slower. This weekend is the ideal chance to reset and plan something with your loved ones.

Learn more about Easter and Good Friday.

ANZAC Day Adds Meaning To The Moment

Saturday, 25 April, to Monday, 27 April

ANZAC Day in 2026 falls on a Saturday, and although it is not a long weekend everywhere, some states can observe it as a substitute public holiday.

But it is a very deep observance across the country with reflective moments, dawn services, and community gatherings that make this a quieter weekend than others.

It is less about escape and more about remembrance.

Read about ANZAC Day to understand its significance.

King’s Birthday Weekends Helps Reset

Saturday, 6 June, to Monday, 8 June
Saturday, 26 September, to Monday, 28 September
Saturday, 3 October, to Monday, 5 October

King's Birthday falls on Monday, June 8, in most states, creating a winter long weekend from Saturday, June 6, to Monday, June 8.

By this time of year, routines can feel heavier and the pace of life more demanding, so this break arrives like a well-timed pause.

While Western Australia observes it on September 28 and Queensland on October 5, the spirit is the same everywhere.

Labour Day Weekends Keep The Momentum Going

Saturday, 2 May, to Monday, 4 May
Saturday, 3 October, to Monday, 5 October

Labour Day in Australia follows multiple dates, and that means different states enjoy long weekends at different times.

In Queensland, the long weekend runs from Saturday, 2 May, to Monday, 4 May. In the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and South Australia, it falls from Saturday, 3 October, to Monday, 5 October.

Whether it comes in March, May, or October, depending on the state, it usually arrives just when a break feels needed. T

Christmas Weekend Meets Boxing Day

Friday, 25 December, to Sunday, 27 December

Christmas Day falls on Friday in 2026, followed by Boxing Day on Saturday, creating a festive long weekend from December 25 to 27, with substitute holidays in some states extending it further.

In Australia, it is all about summer vibes, beach outings, backyard lunches, cricket games, and sunny afternoons.

Together, they wrap up the year on a warm and joyful note.

Explore more about Christmas in Australia.