Western Australia workers can extend leave to 71 days in 2027

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 04:02 · Archive

Western Australian workers can turn 31 days of annual leave into 71 days off by strategically booking around public holidays and weekends in 2027.

Western Australian workers can stretch their annual leave by strategically booking days around public holidays and weekends in 2027. By booking 31 days of annual leave, workers can create 71 days off across the year, according to both Perth Now and The West Australian.

The calendar offers several opportunities throughout the year. Australia Day on Tuesday, January 26, can be extended to nine consecutive days off by booking Monday, January 25, and Wednesday, January 27, to Friday, January 29. Easter provides another chance, with Good Friday on March 26 and Easter Monday on March 29; booking Tuesday, March 30, to Friday, April 2, creates ten consecutive days off from March 26 to April 4. Anzac Day on Sunday, April 25, with a Western Australian public holiday on Monday, April 26, offers another opportunity to extend a break.

The Christmas and New Year period provides the longest possible extension, offering a 16-day break. Both outlets present these as opportunities for workers to plan summer road trips, beach holidays, or overseas getaways.

How it is being reported

• How WA workers can turn their annual leave into a massive 71 days off in 2027What if you could turn a handful of annual leave days into extended holidays multiple times a year across 2027? There is a trick!Perth Now · 16 Oct, 03:47
• How WA workers can turn their annual leave into a massive 71 days off in 2027What if you could turn a handful of annual leave days into extended holidays multiple times a year across 2027? There is a trick!The West Australian · 16 Oct, 03:47

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