How to turn your annual leave into more than 50 days off in 2025
Queensland residents have the opportunity to have more than 50 days off next year, with clever use of annual leave. FIND OUT HOW.
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Savvy Queenslanders keen for a little RnR in the new year can more than double their leave in 2025 by using some clever holiday hacks.
A typical 20 days of annual leave can be stretched to 57 days by booking time off around public holidays and weekends.
There are several key holiday periods around public holidays next year, including New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Easter, Anzac Day, Labour Day, Royal Queensland Show/Regional Show Holiday, King’s Birthday and Christmas.
A Finder analysis found workers who maximise leave around the public holidays and chuck in a few additional long weekends in March, July, September, and November, have the potential to have 57 days off for the year.
Finder’s Angus Kidman recommended locking in your leave early for the best results.
“As the new year kicks off, many workers are already mapping out their holiday plans for 2025,” Mr Kidman said.
“These leave tricks work around public holidays which are always in high demand for travel.
“That’s why it’s smart to put in your annual leave request right away – don’t risk missing out.”
Mr Kidman added that booking additional leave around Easter and Christmas is a great way to have an extended break.
“The two nationwide public holiday periods of Easter and Christmas are great times to maximise your leave,” he said.
“You can enjoy a 16-day holiday in April by using seven days of annual leave from April 14-24.
“In 2025, Christmas and Boxing Day fall on Thursday and Friday, so you’re automatically guaranteed a four-day weekend without cutting into any annual leave.
“You only need to take three days (Monday–Wednesday) to have a 10-day holiday.”
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