Long Weekends in 2026 · Australia
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
Diwali/Deepavali + Remembrance Day
Sat 7 Nov – Wed 11 Nov 2026
Take 2 leaves around Diwali/Deepavali, Remembrance Day to enjoy a 5-day break (7 Nov – 11 Nov).
First Sunday of Advent
Sat 28 Nov – Mon 30 Nov 2026
Take 1 leave around First Sunday of Advent to enjoy a 3-day break (28 Nov – 30 Nov).
First Day of Hanukkah + Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Fri 4 Dec – Tue 8 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around First Day of Hanukkah, Feast of the Immaculate Conception to enjoy a 5-day break (4 Dec – 8 Dec).
Last day of Hanukkah
Fri 11 Dec – Sun 13 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Last day of Hanukkah to enjoy a 3-day break (11 Dec – 13 Dec).
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Tue 22 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around December Solstice to enjoy a 4-day break (19 Dec – 22 Dec).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list 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
