Planning your annual leave around Australia’s public holidays in 2025 is a great way to stretch your time off. With some smart scheduling, you can turn 18 days of leave into an impressive 39 days off!
Australia has 10 public holidays spread throughout the year, and by aligning your leave with weekends and holiday dates in January, April, June, and December, you’ll get the most out of your well-deserved break. Let’s break it down by month and see how you can maximise your time off.
January
Start the year with a bang!
Take five days off for 10 days of holiday from Saturday, January 18, to Monday, January 27.
Public holidays:
New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1
Australia Day Holiday: Monday, January 27
February
Tasmanians, this one’s for you!
Take four days off to enjoy nine days of holiday from Saturday, February 8, to Sunday, February 16.
Public holidays:
Royal Hobart Regatta: Monday, February 10 (TAS)
Launceston Cup: Wednesday, February 26 (TAS)
March
A long weekend for many states!
Take four days off to enjoy nine days of holiday (most states except NSW, QLD, and NT).
Public holidays:
Labour Day: Monday, March 3 (WA)
Canberra Day, Adelaide Cup, Labour Day (VIC), Eight Hours Day (TAS): Monday, March 10
April
Easter magic!
Take six days off (TAS) or seven days off (other states) for a 16-day break from Saturday, April 12, to Sunday, April 27.
Public holidays:
Good Friday: April 18
Easter Sunday: April 20
Easter Monday: April 21
Easter Tuesday (TAS): April 22
ANZAC Day: April 25
May
A relaxed autumn getaway for QLD and NT!
Take four days off to get nine days of holiday from Saturday, May 3, to Sunday, May 11.
Public holidays:
May Day: Monday, May 5 (NT)
Labour Day: Monday, May 5 (QLD)
June
Winter chill with a long break!
Take four or five days off for a 10-day holiday from Saturday, May 31, to Monday, June 9.
Public holidays:
Reconciliation Day: Monday, June 2 (ACT)
Western Australia Day: Monday, June 2 (WA)
King’s Birthday: Monday, June 9 (most states except QLD and WA)
August
Winter escapes!
NSW and NT: Take four days off for a nine-day holiday from Saturday, August 2, to Sunday, August 10.
QLD: Take four days off for a nine-day holiday from Saturday, August 9, to Sunday, August 17.
Public holidays:
Bank Holiday (NSW), Picnic Day (NT): Monday, August 4
The Ekka (Brisbane): Wednesday, August 13
September
Spring is here!
VIC: Take four days off for a nine-day holiday from Saturday, September 20, to Sunday, September 28.
WA: Take five days off for a 10-day holiday from Saturday, September 20, to Monday, September 29.
Public holidays:
Friday before AFL Grand Final: September 26 (VIC)
King’s Birthday: September 29 (WA)
October
Spring breaks for many states!
ACT, NSW, and SA: Take four days off for a nine-day holiday from Saturday, October 4, to Sunday, October 12.
Public holidays:
Labour Day (ACT, NSW, SA): Monday, October 6
King’s Birthday (WA): Monday, October 6
November
Time to unwind!
TAS and VIC: Take four days off for a nine-day holiday from Saturday, November 1, to Sunday, November 9.
Public holidays:
Recreation Day (TAS): Monday, November 3
Melbourne Cup Day (VIC): Tuesday, November 4
December
End the year with a well-deserved break!
Take four to six days off for a 13-day holiday from Saturday, December 20, to Thursday, January 1.
Public holidays:
Christmas Eve: December 24 (NT, QLD, SA)
Christmas Day: December 25
Boxing Day/Proclamation Day (SA): December 26
New Year’s Eve: December 31 (NT, SA)
Use your public holidays wisely and enjoy extended breaks without burning through all your annual leave. Whether it’s a short getaway or a long overseas adventure, 2025 is the perfect year to make the most of your time off!
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