Long Weekends in 2026 Australia
List of long Weekends in Australia for year 2026
- Friday before the AFL Grand Final + First day of Sukkot — 25 Sep – 27 Sep 20263 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around Friday before the AFL Grand Final, First day of Sukkot to enjoy a 3-day break (25 Sep – 27 Sep).
- Hoshana Rabbah + Shemini Atzeret + Feast of St Francis of Assisi + Simchat Torah + Territory Day — 2 Oct – 5 Oct 20264 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around Hoshana Rabbah, Shemini Atzeret, Feast of St Francis of Assisi, Simchat Torah, Territory Day to enjoy a 4-day break (2 Oct – 5 Oct).
- International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day — 15 Oct – 18 Oct 20264 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day to enjoy a 4-day break (15 Oct – 18 Oct).
- Royal Hobart Show — 22 Oct – 25 Oct 20264 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around Royal Hobart Show to enjoy a 4-day break (22 Oct – 25 Oct).
- Halloween + All Saints' Day + All Souls' Day + Recreation Day + Melbourne Cup Day — 30 Oct – 3 Nov 20265 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around Halloween, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, Recreation Day, Melbourne Cup Day to enjoy a 5-day break (30 Oct – 3 Nov).
Long Weekends in 2026 Australia
Month-wise list of long weekends in 2026 Australia, showing dates, total days off, and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 Jan (Fri) – 18 Jan (Sun) | 3 | Isra and Mi'raj |
| February | 31 Jan (Sat) – 2 Feb (Mon) | 3 | Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) |
| February | 7 Feb (Sat) – 9 Feb (Mon) | 3 | Royal Hobart Regatta |
| March | 7 Mar (Sat) – 9 Mar (Mon) | 3 | Adelaide Cup + Canberra Day |
| June | 26 Jun (Fri) – 28 Jun (Sun) | 3 | Ashura |
| August | 1 Aug (Sat) – 3 Aug (Mon) | 3 | New South Wales Bank Holiday + Northern Territory Picnic Day |
16 Jan (Fri) – 18 Jan (Sun)
January
31 Jan (Sat) – 2 Feb (Mon)
February
7 Feb (Sat) – 9 Feb (Mon)
February
7 Mar (Sat) – 9 Mar (Mon)
March
26 Jun (Fri) – 28 Jun (Sun)
June
1 Aug (Sat) – 3 Aug (Mon)
August
