With a little extra preparation, Aussies can transform just nine days of annual leave into nearly four weeks off.
By booking their annual leave in line with public holidays and weekends, many working Australians will be able to score some pretty substantial holidays in the next few months.
Naturally, the hacks depend on whether your job allows you to take time off on both public holidays and weekends. It’s also best to be quick — many workplaces have limits on how many people can take leave at once.
But, if you’re one of the lucky ones, nine days of annual leave may miraculously transform into a staggering 27 days off.
December 2023 — January 2024
Holiday length: 8 days.
Annual leave used: 3 days.
- Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day
- Tuesday, December 26 – Boxing Day
- Wednesday, December 27 – Annual leave
- Thursday, December 28 – Annual leave
- Friday, December 29 – Annual leave
- Saturday, December 30 – Weekend
- Sunday, December 31 – Weekend
- Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
Holiday length: 4 days.
Annual leave used: 1 day.
- Friday, January 26 – Australia Day
- Saturday, January 27 – Weekend
- Sunday, January 28 – Weekend
- Monday, January 29 – Annual leave
March — April 2024
Holiday length: 6 days.
Annual leave used: 2 days.
- Thursday, March 28 – Annual leave
- Friday, March 29 – Good Friday
- Saturday, March 30 – Weekend
- Sunday, March 31 – Weekend
- Monday, April 1 – Easter Monday
- Tuesday, April 2 – Annual leave
Holiday length: 4 days.
Annual leave used: 1 day.
- Thursday, April 25 – Anzac Day
- Friday, April 26 – Annual leave
- Saturday, April 27 – Weekend
- Sunday, April 29 – Weekend
June 2024
Holiday length: 5 days.
Annual leave used: 2 days.
- Friday, June 7 – Annual leave
- Saturday, June 8 – Weekend
- Sunday, June 9 – Weekend
- Monday, June 10 – King’s Birthday
- Tuesday, June 11 – Annual leave