Australian long weekends in 2025 and 2026 for your wedding or honeymoon
When it comes to wedding planning, engagement parties, or honeymoons, timing is everything. Choosing a long weekend for your celebration can be the perfect way to give your guests extra time to travel, recover, and enjoy the festivities without using too much annual leave.
With public holidays varying across Australia, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to the long weekends in 2025 and 2026, ensuring you can find the perfect date to match your dream wedding plans or a mini-moon escape.
A few things to consider…
Planning your wedding, engagement party, or honeymoon around a long weekend can be an excellent way to give your guests more time to enjoy the festivities, but there are a few key things to consider when selecting the perfect date. While long weekends are great for travel and celebration, some dates might be better avoided to ensure your event doesn’t clash with solemn occasions or family commitments.
For example, Anzac Day is a day of national remembrance, so it’s best to steer clear of planning any major celebrations on or around this date. Similarly, long weekends like Easter and Christmas are often family-centered, and guests may already have plans to spend time with their loved ones. It’s also important to consider that many people plan their family holidays around public holidays, which could impact their availability to attend your event.
By carefully selecting a long weekend that suits both your timeline and your guests’ schedules, you’ll ensure that everyone can enjoy the event without feeling torn between other commitments. With that in mind, let’s dive into the long weekends in 2025 and 2026 for each Australian state, providing you with plenty of options for the perfect celebration.
Long weekends in ACT
2025
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27
- Canberra Day: Saturday, March 8 to Monday, March 10
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21
- Anzac Day: Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
- Reconciliation Day: Saturday, May 31 to Monday, June 2
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
- Labour Day: Saturday, October 4 to Monday, October 6
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28
2026
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 24 to Monday, January 26
- Canberra Day: Saturday, March 7 to Monday, March 9
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6
- Anzac Day: Saturday, April 25 to Monday, April 27
- Reconciliation Day: Saturday, May 30 to Monday, June 1
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, June 6 to Monday, June 8
- Labour Day: Saturday, October 3 to Monday, October 5
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27
New South Wales (NSW) Long Weekends
2025
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21
- Anzac Day: Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
- Labour Day: Saturday, October 4 to Monday, October 6
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28
2026
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 24 to Monday, January 26
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6
- Anzac Day: Saturday, April 25
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, June 6 to Monday, June 8
- Labour Day: Saturday, October 3 to Monday, October 5
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27
Northern Territory (NT) Long Weekends
2025
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21
- May Day: Saturday, May 3 to Monday, May 5
- Anzac Day: Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
- Picnic Day: Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 4
- Christmas Weekend: Wednesday, December 24 to Sunday, December 28
- New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, December 31
2026
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 24 to Monday, January 26
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6
- May Day: Saturday, May 2 to Monday, May 4
- Anzac Day: Saturday, April 25
- Picnic Day: Saturday, August 1 to Monday, August 3
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27
Queensland (QLD) Long Weekends
2025
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21
- Labour Day: Saturday, May 3 to Monday, May 5
- Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane): Saturday, August 9 to Wednesday, August 13
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, October 4 to Monday, October 6
- Christmas Weekend: Wednesday, December 24 to Sunday, December 28
2026
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 24 to Monday, January 26
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6
- Labour Day: Saturday, May 2 to Monday, May 4
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, October 3 to Monday, October 5
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27
South Australia (SA) Long Weekends
2025
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27
- Adelaide Cup Day: Saturday, March 8 to Monday, March 10
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21
- Anzac Day: Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
- Labour Day: Saturday, October 4 to Monday, October 6
- Christmas Weekend: Wednesday, December 24 to Sunday, December 28
2026
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 24 to Monday, January 26
- Adelaide Cup Day: Saturday, March 7 to Monday, March 9
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6
- Anzac Day: Saturday, April 25
- Labour Day: Saturday, October 3 to Monday, October 5
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, October 3 to Monday, October 5
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27
Tasmania (TAS) Long Weekends
2025
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27
- Royal Hobart Regatta: Saturday, February 8 to Monday, February 10
- Eight Hours Day: Saturday, March 8 to Monday, March 10
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21
- Anzac Day: Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
- Recreation Day: Saturday, November 1 to Monday, November 3
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28
2026
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 24 to Monday, January 26
- Royal Hobart Regatta: Saturday, February 7 to Monday, February 9
- Eight Hours Day: Saturday, March 7 to Monday, March 9
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6
- Anzac Day: Saturday, April 25
- Recreation Day: Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 2
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27
Victoria (VIC) Long Weekends
2025
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27
- Labour Day: Saturday, March 8 to Monday, March 10
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21
- Anzac Day: Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
- AFL Grand Final: Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28 (date TBC)
- Melbourne Cup: Saturday, November 1 to Tuesday, November 4
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28
2026
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 24 to Monday, January 26
- Labour Day: Saturday, March 7 to Monday, March 9
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6
- Anzac Day: Saturday, April 25
- AFL Grand Final: Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27 (date TBC)
- Melbourne Cup: Saturday, October 31 to Tuesday, November 3
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27
Western Australia (WA) Long Weekends
2025
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27
- Labour Day: Saturday, March 1 to Monday, March 3
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21
- Anzac Day: Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
- Western Australia Day: Saturday, May 31 to Monday, June 2
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, September 27 to Monday, September 29
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28
2026
- Australia Day: Saturday, January 24 to Monday, January 26
- Labour Day: Saturday, February 28 to Monday, March 2
- Easter Weekend: Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6
- Anzac Day: Saturday, April 25 to Monday, April 27
- Western Australia Day: Saturday, May 30 to Monday, June 1
- King’s Birthday: Saturday, September 26 to Monday, September 28
- Christmas Weekend: Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27
With these dates in mind, you can easily plan around Australia’s long weekends in 2025 and 2026, giving your guests the best chance to attend without clashing with other family holidays or solemn events like Anzac Day. Perfect for a weekend celebration or a luxurious honeymoon getaway!
