If you're already daydreaming about your next getaway, you're not alone. With the 2025 calendar filling up quickly, now’s the time to plan your holidays and make the most of your well-deserved annual leave. By strategically combining public holidays and weekends, you can stretch your leave days and enjoy longer, more relaxing breaks. Here’s how to turn those precious days into memorable adventures.
Australia has seven national public holidays in 2025, with additional state-specific holidays to help you maximise your leave. Here’s the national lineup:
By carefully planning around these dates, you can create extended breaks with minimal annual leave days.
Kickstart 2025 with a refreshing break by taking four days of leave after New Year’s Day:
With the Australia Day public holiday on Monday, 27 January, you can extend your summer break with four leave days:
This rare alignment means you can enjoy a 10-day escape by taking just three days of leave:
Recharge midyear with the King’s Birthday public holiday:
In October, enjoy a week away by pairing Labour Day with annual leave:
End the year with an indulgent break spanning Christmas and New Year’s:
Planning ahead means you’ll have first pick of prime dates and the chance to coordinate with friends and family for group holidays. Plus, securing your trip early can save you money and guarantee your spot at popular destinations.
Make every leave day count by treating yourself to the ultimate getaway. Whether it’s soaking up the sun in the South Pacific, exploring the Mediterranean, or cruising along the stunning Australian coastline, a cruise is the perfect way to escape the ordinary.
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Maximising your annual leave doesn’t just give you more time off—it gives you more time to create memories that last a lifetime. Start planning now, and make 2025 your most unforgettable year yet.
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