How many days vacation in Australia?

All employees (including full time and part-time employees) are entitled to up to 4 weeks of paid annual leave (20 days), or 5 weeks if they are shift workers. This entitlement is prorated for part-time employees based on the number of hours they work.



Under Australia's National Employment Standards, all full-time employees are entitled to a minimum of 20 days (four weeks) of paid annual leave per year. Part-time employees receive a pro-rata amount based on the number of hours they work. This leave accumulates from the first day of employment and "rolls over" if not used. In addition to annual leave, Australians enjoy roughly 10 to 12 public holidays per year (depending on the state), such as Australia Day, Anzac Day, and the King's Birthday. Many Australians strategically book their 20 days around these public holidays to create extended breaks; for example, in 2026, clever planning can turn those 20 days of leave into nearly 60 days of total time off by bridging weekends and "gazetted" holidays.

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