Best days off in Northern Territory 2026
Compare ranked 2026 annual-leave opportunities around Northern Territory public holidays and weekends.
Ranked leave opportunities
Compare leave required with the total continuous time away.
- 1
Take 1 day to get 6 days off
Wednesday 23 December to Monday 28 December
Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (additional day)- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 4
- Weekend days
- 2
- 2
Take 1 day to get 6 days off
Thursday 24 December to Tuesday 29 December
Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (additional day)- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 4
- Weekend days
- 2
- 3
Take 2 days to get 8 days off
Thursday 24 December to Thursday 31 December
Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (additional day), New Year's Eve- Annual leave
- 2 days
- Public holidays
- 5
- Weekend days
- 2
- 4
Take 1 day to get 5 days off
Thursday 2 April to Monday 6 April
Includes Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 4
- Weekend days
- 2
- 5
Take 1 day to get 5 days off
Friday 3 April to Tuesday 7 April
Includes Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 4
- Weekend days
- 2
- 6
Take 3 days to get 9 days off
Wednesday 23 December to Thursday 31 December
Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (additional day), New Year's Eve- Annual leave
- 3 days
- Public holidays
- 5
- Weekend days
- 2
- 7
Take 5 days to get 13 days off
Saturday 19 December to Thursday 31 December
Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (additional day), New Year's Eve- Annual leave
- 5 days
- Public holidays
- 5
- Weekend days
- 4
- 8
Take 4 days to get 10 days off
Tuesday 22 December to Thursday 31 December
Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (additional day), New Year's Eve- Annual leave
- 4 days
- Public holidays
- 5
- Weekend days
- 2
Sources and data status
Dates are compiled from the linked source material. Confirm regional, part-day, or recently proclaimed holidays before making commitments.
- Data snapshot updated
Frequently asked questions
How are the best days off in Northern Territory ranked?
Opportunities are ranked by the amount of continuous time away compared with the annual leave required, with public holidays and weekends included.
Do weekends and public holidays use annual leave?
No. The leave count includes supported working weekdays only; weekends and listed public holidays are counted as days away without using annual leave.
Should I confirm the dates before booking leave?
Yes. Check the linked official sources and your workplace arrangements before booking travel or submitting leave.