Best days off in Queensland 2027
Compare ranked 2027 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 25 March to Monday 29 March
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 26 March to Tuesday 30 March
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 4 days off
Friday 24 December to Monday 27 December
Includes Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (additional day)- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 3
- Weekend days
- 2
- 4
Take 1 day to get 4 days off
Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December
Includes Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (additional day)- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 3
- Weekend days
- 2
- 5
Take 2 days to get 6 days off
Wednesday 24 March to Monday 29 March
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 25 March to Tuesday 30 March
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 26 March to Wednesday 31 March
Includes Good Friday, The day after Good Friday, Easter Monday- Annual leave
- 2 days
- Public holidays
- 3
- Weekend days
- 2
- 8
Take 1 day to get 4 days off
Friday 23 April to Monday 26 April
Includes Anzac Day, Anzac Day (additional day)- Annual leave
- 1 day
- Public holidays
- 2
- 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.