Best days off in Queensland 2026
Compare ranked 2026 annual-leave opportunities around Queensland public holidays and weekends.
Ranked leave opportunities
Compare leave required with the total continuous time away.
- 1
Take 1 day to get 5 days off
Thursday 2 April to Monday 6 April
Includes Good Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Monday- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 3
- Weekend days
- 2
- 2
Take 1 day to get 5 days off
Friday 3 April to Tuesday 7 April
Includes Good Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Monday- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 3
- Weekend days
- 2
- 3
Take 1 day to get 5 days off
Thursday 24 December to Monday 28 December
Includes Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (additional day)- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 3
- Weekend days
- 2
- 4
Take 1 day to get 5 days off
Friday 25 December to Tuesday 29 December
Includes Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (additional day)- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 3
- Weekend days
- 2
- 5
Take 2 days to get 6 days off
Wednesday 1 April to Monday 6 April
Includes Good Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Monday- Annual leave
- 2 days
- Public holidays
- 3
- Weekend days
- 2
- 6
Take 2 days to get 6 days off
Thursday 2 April to Tuesday 7 April
Includes Good Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Monday- Annual leave
- 2 days
- Public holidays
- 3
- Weekend days
- 2
- 7
Take 2 days to get 6 days off
Friday 3 April to Wednesday 8 April
Includes Good Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Monday- Annual leave
- 2 days
- Public holidays
- 3
- Weekend days
- 2
- 8
Take 2 days to get 6 days off
Wednesday 23 December to Monday 28 December
Includes Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (additional day)- Annual leave
- 2 days
- Public holidays
- 3
- 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.
- Source
- Queensland Government
- Data snapshot updated
Frequently asked questions
How are the best days off in Queensland 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.