Maximizing Your Annual Leave in 2025: Tips and Strategies
Planning your holidays around Australia’s public holidays can unlock hidden opportunities to make the most of your well-deserved time off. By strategically scheduling your annual leave, you can create extended breaks and enjoy a total of 39 days away from work with just 18 days of leave. With some careful planning, you can make the most of your precious time off and explore new adventures across the country.
State-by-State Guide to Australia’s Public Holidays for 2025
January: Start the Year Strong
Kick off the new year by booking just five days of leave for a refreshing 10-day break from Saturday 18 to Monday 27 January. Make the most of public holidays falling on Wednesday 1 January and Monday 27 January for a well-deserved rest.
February: Tasmanian Delights
In February, take advantage of the Royal Hobart Regatta on Monday 10 February and the Launceston Cup on Wednesday 26 February in Tasmania. Book four days of leave for nine days off from Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 February to explore the beauty of the island state.
March: Time for a Break
With public holidays like Labour Day in Western Australia on Monday 3 March and Eight Hours Day in Tasmania on Monday 10 March, March offers the perfect opportunity to recharge. Take four days of leave for a rejuvenating nine-day break in most states and territories.
April: Easter Getaway
Experience the magic of Easter with a six-day leave for 16 days off in Tasmania or a seven-day leave for 16 days off in all other states and territories from Saturday 12 to Sunday 27 April. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with days off on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and ANZAC Day.
May: Tropical Escapes
Escape to Queensland and the Northern Territory in May with four days of leave for nine days off from Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 May. Celebrate May Day and Labour Day while enjoying a well-deserved break in the sunshine.June: Mid-Year Break
In June, take a break with Reconciliation Day in the ACT and Western Australia Day on Monday 2 June. Book four or five days of leave for a refreshing 10-day break from Saturday 31 May to Monday 9 June in most states and territories.August: Winter Retreats
Embrace the winter season with a nine-day break in New South Wales and the Northern Territory from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 August. Enjoy the Ekka in Brisbane on Wednesday 13 August or take a leisurely break in Queensland from Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 August.September: Spring Adventures
Welcome spring with a nine-day break in Victoria or a ten-day break in Western Australia from Saturday 20 to Sunday 28 September. Celebrate the Friday before the AFL Grand Final in Victoria and King’s Birthday in Western Australia.October: Spring Holidays
Enjoy a nine-day break in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and South Australia from Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 October. Celebrate Labour Day and King’s Birthday while exploring new adventures in these states.November: Pre-Holiday Bliss
Prepare for the holiday season with a nine-day break in Tasmania and Victoria from Saturday 1 to Sunday 9 November. Relax on Recreation Day in Tasmania and celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria.December: Festive Celebrations
End the year on a high note with a 13-day break from Saturday 20 December to Thursday 1 January in the Northern Territory and South Australia. Celebrate Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve while enjoying a well-deserved break.
In June, take a break with Reconciliation Day in the ACT and Western Australia Day on Monday 2 June. Book four or five days of leave for a refreshing 10-day break from Saturday 31 May to Monday 9 June in most states and territories.
August: Winter Retreats
Embrace the winter season with a nine-day break in New South Wales and the Northern Territory from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 August. Enjoy the Ekka in Brisbane on Wednesday 13 August or take a leisurely break in Queensland from Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 August.September: Spring Adventures
Welcome spring with a nine-day break in Victoria or a ten-day break in Western Australia from Saturday 20 to Sunday 28 September. Celebrate the Friday before the AFL Grand Final in Victoria and King’s Birthday in Western Australia.October: Spring Holidays
Enjoy a nine-day break in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and South Australia from Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 October. Celebrate Labour Day and King’s Birthday while exploring new adventures in these states.November: Pre-Holiday Bliss
Prepare for the holiday season with a nine-day break in Tasmania and Victoria from Saturday 1 to Sunday 9 November. Relax on Recreation Day in Tasmania and celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria.December: Festive Celebrations
End the year on a high note with a 13-day break from Saturday 20 December to Thursday 1 January in the Northern Territory and South Australia. Celebrate Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve while enjoying a well-deserved break.
Welcome spring with a nine-day break in Victoria or a ten-day break in Western Australia from Saturday 20 to Sunday 28 September. Celebrate the Friday before the AFL Grand Final in Victoria and King’s Birthday in Western Australia.
October: Spring Holidays
Enjoy a nine-day break in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and South Australia from Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 October. Celebrate Labour Day and King’s Birthday while exploring new adventures in these states.November: Pre-Holiday Bliss
Prepare for the holiday season with a nine-day break in Tasmania and Victoria from Saturday 1 to Sunday 9 November. Relax on Recreation Day in Tasmania and celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria.December: Festive Celebrations
End the year on a high note with a 13-day break from Saturday 20 December to Thursday 1 January in the Northern Territory and South Australia. Celebrate Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve while enjoying a well-deserved break.
Prepare for the holiday season with a nine-day break in Tasmania and Victoria from Saturday 1 to Sunday 9 November. Relax on Recreation Day in Tasmania and celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in Victoria.