Best Days to Take Leave in Australia 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Thu, Apr 13 to get 5 days off from Apr 13 to Apr 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday.
- Take Tue, Apr 18 to get 5 days off from Apr 14 to Apr 18. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday.
- Take Fri, Dec 22 to get 5 days off from Dec 22 to Dec 26. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
- Take Wed, Dec 27 to get 5 days off from Dec 23 to Dec 27. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
- Take Mon, Apr 24 to get 4 days off from Apr 22 to Apr 25. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by ANZAC Day.
Australia 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 6 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Good Friday (2028-04-14, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Easter Monday (2028-04-17, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- ANZAC Day (2028-04-25, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Queen's Birthday (2028-06-12, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Boxing Day (2028-12-26, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
Australia Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Jan 26 (2028-01-26) | Wed | Australia Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 14 (2028-04-14) | Fri | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 15 (2028-04-15) | Sat | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 17 (2028-04-17) | Mon | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 25 (2028-04-25) | Tue | ANZAC Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 12 (2028-06-12) | Mon | Queen's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 26 (2028-12-26) | Tue | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
About Australia Holidays & Observances
Australia features nationwide statutory public holidays alongside state and territory specific observances like Melbourne Cup Day and Labour Day. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.