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How to maximise annual leave in Australia in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 25 days off in Australia in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Australia, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 23 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 25 Jan, Wed 27 – Fri 29 Jan | Australia Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 4 | Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| 17 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 19 – Fri 23 Apr | Anzac Day |
| 25 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028 | 10 for 3 | Wed 29 – Fri 31 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (substitute day), Boxing Day (substitute day), New Year's Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Australia, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 25 Jan | Australia Day |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 5 | Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| 23 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 | 3 | Fri 23 Apr | Anzac Day |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 28 Dec 2027 | 5 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (substitute day), Boxing Day (substitute day) |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028 | 4 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 7 leave days give 20 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off, book Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar
- 25 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028: 10 days off, book Wed 29 – Fri 31 Dec
See also: Australia business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Australia holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Australia in 2027?
Up to 25 days off, by using the leave on 6 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Australia in 2027?
25 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028: 10 days off for 3 leave days, around Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (substitute day), Boxing Day (substitute day), New Year's Day.
How many long weekends can I make in Australia in 2027?
6 long weekends cost just one leave day each.