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Best days off in South Australia 2026

Compare ranked 2026 annual-leave opportunities around South Australia public holidays and weekends.

Ranked leave opportunities

Compare leave required with the total continuous time away.

  1. 1

    Take 1 day to get 6 days off

    Wednesday 23 December to Monday 28 December

    Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Proclamation Day holiday, Proclamation Day holiday (additional day)
    Annual leave
    1 day
    Public holidays
    4
    Weekend days
    2
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  2. 2

    Take 1 day to get 6 days off

    Thursday 24 December to Tuesday 29 December

    Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Proclamation Day holiday, Proclamation Day holiday (additional day)
    Annual leave
    1 day
    Public holidays
    4
    Weekend days
    2
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  3. 3

    Take 2 days to get 8 days off

    Thursday 24 December to Thursday 31 December

    Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Proclamation Day holiday, Proclamation Day holiday (additional day), New Year's Eve
    Annual leave
    2 days
    Public holidays
    5
    Weekend days
    2
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  4. 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
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  5. 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
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  6. 6

    Take 3 days to get 9 days off

    Wednesday 23 December to Thursday 31 December

    Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Proclamation Day holiday, Proclamation Day holiday (additional day), New Year's Eve
    Annual leave
    3 days
    Public holidays
    5
    Weekend days
    2
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  7. 7

    Take 5 days to get 13 days off

    Saturday 19 December to Thursday 31 December

    Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Proclamation Day holiday, Proclamation Day holiday (additional day), New Year's Eve
    Annual leave
    5 days
    Public holidays
    5
    Weekend days
    4
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  8. 8

    Take 4 days to get 10 days off

    Tuesday 22 December to Thursday 31 December

    Includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Proclamation Day holiday, Proclamation Day holiday (additional day), New Year's Eve
    Annual leave
    4 days
    Public holidays
    5
    Weekend days
    2
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Sources and data status

Dates are compiled from the linked source material. Confirm regional, part-day, or recently proclaimed holidays before making commitments.

Source
SafeWork SA
Data snapshot updated

Frequently asked questions

How are the best days off in South Australia 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.