Trying to have a proper break with just four weeks of annual leave is like packing for a year-long trip with only a carry-on—it’s simply never enough. A long weekend here, a wedding there and suddenly your dreams of a real holiday are on life support. But don’t worry, there’s a hack: Australia’s 2025 public holidays are your golden ticket to stretching those precious days into epic getaways. This isn’t just about long weekends—it’s about maxing out your R&R with minimal leave. So, dust off your calendar and let’s turn 2025 into the year of legendary escapes.
Australia Day 2025: Kickstart Your Year With a Bang
(Sunday, 26 January, observed Monday, 27 January)
The first big opportunity to stretch your leave is Australia Day. With the public holiday observed on Monday, take Tuesday, 28 January, to Friday, 31 January off, and you’ve just scored a nine-day summer extravaganza.
Picture yourself chasing sunsets, diving into crystal-clear waters, or finally reading that book you keep pretending you’ve started.
Easter 2025: The Chocolate-Fuelled Adventure
(Friday, 18 April to Monday, 21 April)
Easter isn’t just about chocolate eggs; in 2025 it’s the ultimate excuse for an autumn escape. Use Tuesday, 22 April, to Friday, 25 April as annual leave, and you’ve got a 10-day getaway (18 to 27 April). Bonus: Anzac Day falls within this stretch, so you’re really making the most of your time.
Whether it’s a road trip with family or friends, camping under the stars, or discovering a new corner of Australia, the Easter break is your ticket to adventure.
King’s Birthday 2025: A Mid-Year Refresh
(Monday, 9 June)
Halfway through the year? Time to recharge. The King’s Birthday offers a built-in long weekend for most states. Add Friday, 6 June, and you’ve just created a four-day getaway. That’s enough time to escape the grind and treat yourself to a short, sweet holiday—because you deserve it.
Christmas & New Year’s 2025: The Festive Marathon
(Wednesday, 25 December to Wednesday, 1 January 2026)
This is where holiday planning goes from good to great. By booking leave from Monday, 22 December, to Tuesday, 24 December, and Friday, 26 December, to Wednesday, 31 December, you’ve unlocked 16 days off with just seven leave days.
Spend Christmas basking on a beach, sipping drinks by the pool, or embarking on that epic road trip you’ve always talked about. Start 2026 refreshed, not frazzled.
Bonus Public Holiday Hacks for 2025
Labour Day: Add a single day of leave to score a long weekend.
Melbourne Cup Day: (Tuesday, 4 November, VIC): Take Monday, 3 November, and you’re looking at four days of springtime fun.
Pro Tips for Stretching Your Holidays Further
Book Smart: Popular dates sell out fast, so plan ahead and lock in your stays early.
Think Outside the Box: Public holidays aren’t just for long weekends—they’re your secret weapon for extended escapes.
Stay with Hampshire Holidays: From the stunning beachside locations to quaint country escapes – our parks, located in prime destinations across Australia, provide the perfect base for turning your days off into unforgettable adventures.
Why Wait? Plan Your 2025 Escapes Today
The clock’s ticking on your 2025 leave. Don’t let those precious public holidays slip by. Instead, transform them into epic getaways. With a little planning (and our cheat sheet), you’ll have a year of stories to tell and places to brag about.
Your 2025 public holiday adventure starts here. Ready, set, find a park and book now!
