Victoria Public Holidays 2027 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 5 off.
Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 and you're free from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027. Victoria has 14 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2027 at a glance
- New Year's Day Fri 1 Jan 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Mon 4 Jan 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Australia Day Tue 26 Jan 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Mon 25 Jan 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Labour Day Mon 8 Mar 2027 Regional: VIC
Book 1 day off (Fri 5 Mar 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Good Friday Fri 26 Mar 2027 National
- Easter Saturday Sat 27 Mar 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC
- Easter Sunday Sun 28 Mar 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA
- Easter Monday Mon 29 Mar 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Thu 25 Mar 2027). Get 5 days off in a row (Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- King's Birthday Mon 14 Jun 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC
Book 1 day off (Fri 11 Jun 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 11 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Melbourne Cup Tue 2 Nov 2027 Regional: VIC
Book 1 day off (Mon 1 Nov 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Sat 30 Oct – Tue 2 Nov 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Christmas Day Sat 25 Dec 2027 National
- Boxing Day Sun 26 Dec 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, VIC, WA
- Christmas Day (observed) Mon 27 Dec 2027 National
- Boxing Day (observed) Tue 28 Dec 2027 National except SA
Book 1 day off (Fri 24 Dec 2027). Get 5 days off in a row (Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Christmas Day Sat 25 Dec 2027 National
- Boxing Day Sun 26 Dec 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, VIC, WA
- Christmas Day (observed) Mon 27 Dec 2027 National
- Boxing Day (observed) Tue 28 Dec 2027 National except SA
Book 3 days off (Wed 29, Thu 30 and Fri 31 Dec 2027). Get 10 days off in a row (Sat 25 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridgeBook 1 day off (Fri 31 Dec 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Anzac Day Sun 25 Apr 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Falls on a weekend, so no leave can stretch it.
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- 5 leave days give you 22 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days give you 40 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days give you 55 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days give you 70 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2027
Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday across Victoria unless a non-metropolitan council has arranged a local holiday instead. Anzac Day has no replacement holiday when it falls on a weekend. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 4 Jan 2027
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan 2027
Australia Day
Book off: Mon 25 Jan 2027
Book off: Fri 22 Jan – Fri 29 Jan 2027
Labour Day
Book off: Fri 5 Mar 2027
Book off: Mon 1 Mar – Fri 5 Mar 2027
Good Friday & Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Book off: Thu 25 Mar 2027
Book off: Fri 19 Mar – Thu 25 Mar 2027
King's Birthday
Book off: Fri 11 Jun 2027
Book off: Mon 7 Jun – Fri 11 Jun 2027
Melbourne Cup
Book off: Mon 1 Nov 2027
Book off: Fri 29 Oct – Fri 5 Nov 2027
Christmas Day & Boxing Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Boxing Day (observed)
Book off: Fri 24 Dec 2027
Book off: Mon 20 Dec – Fri 24 Dec 2027
Christmas Day & Boxing Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Boxing Day (observed) & New Year's Day
Book off: Wed 29 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027
Book off: Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027
New Year's Day
Book off: Fri 31 Dec 2027
Book off: Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Fri 7 Jan 2028
All Victoria public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | National |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day | National |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Labour Day | State |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday | National |
| Sat 27 Mar 2027 weekend | Easter Saturday | State |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 weekend | Easter Sunday | State |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday | National |
| Sun 25 Apr 2027 weekend | Anzac Day | State |
| Mon 14 Jun 2027 | King's Birthday | State |
| Fri 24 Sep 2027 | Friday before AFL Grand Final Not set yet: it depends on the AFL fixture. Business Victoria says it is usually the last Friday in September and will publish the date once the AFL does. Not counted until then. | Tentative date |
| Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Melbourne Cup | State |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 weekend | Christmas Day | National |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 weekend | Boxing Day | State |
| Mon 27 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day (observed) | National |
| Tue 28 Dec 2027 | Boxing Day (observed) | National |
In 2027, Anzac Day is on Sun 25 Apr 2027, Christmas Day is on Sat 25 Dec 2027 and Boxing Day is on Sun 26 Dec 2027. When Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend, Victoria adds an extra public holiday on the next Monday or Tuesday. Rows in grey are listed for reference and not counted as days off. Checked against the official sources: business
FAQ
How many public holidays does Victoria have in 2027?
Victoria has 14 public holidays in 2027 that give a full day off, plus 1 other day listed in the table (Friday before AFL Grand Final) that is not counted as a full day off for everyone. Checked against the official sources: business
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in Victoria?
In 2027, Anzac Day is on Sun 25 Apr 2027, Christmas Day is on Sat 25 Dec 2027 and Boxing Day is on Sun 26 Dec 2027. When Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend, Victoria adds an extra public holiday on the next Monday or Tuesday.
How can I get the longest break in Victoria in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027 (5 leave days) for 12 days off in a row, Thu 23 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028.
What is the best long weekend in Victoria in 2027?
Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027.
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