{"id":1689,"date":"2024-12-20T14:28:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T01:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:27:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T01:27:27","slug":"maximise-public-holidays-with-annual-leave-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/maximise-public-holidays-with-annual-leave-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximise 2025 Public Holidays: Annual Leave Hacks You Need to Know!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='post-index' id='post-index'><a href='###' id='post-index-close'><i class='fa fa-list'><\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class='post-index-title'>Table of content<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class='post-index-inner' id='post-index-inner'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<ol class='post-index-list'><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-0\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"2025 Public Holidays (National)\">2025 Public Holidays (National)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-1\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"To Wrap Up\">To Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-2\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"How Does Workstem Help?\">How Does Workstem Help?<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t$(function(){\r\n\t\t\t\tvar contIdxHeight = $('#post-index-inner').height()+20;\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-close').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tif($('#post-index-inner').height()>20) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top','20px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t\t$('.post-index-item').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar tt=$(this).data('tt');\r\n\t\t\t\t\tscrollPosition(document.getElementById(tt));\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t});\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/script><div class='post-content-full'><p>For many of us, there\u2019s never quite enough annual leave to fit in all the holidays we dream of. But what if you could get more days off without burning through your entire leave balance? The secret lies in planning your time off around public holidays in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>By just being a little bit strategic, you can enjoy longer breaks while using fewer leave days. Here&#8217;s how to maximise annual leave in 2025, giving you plenty of time to explore Australia\u2019s breathtaking landscapes, relax at home, or even plan the trip to Europe you\u2019ve been waiting for ages!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-0\" class=\"icon-anchor\">2025 Public Holidays (National)<\/h2>\n<p>Before we jump into any planning, let&#8217;s take a look at the national <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ySAuizZnHbITWvCDOECQFRDQgFkj6zxeFMrug1SmlAY\/edit?tab=t.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public holidays<\/a><\/span> across Australia in 2025:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Public holiday<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">New Year\u2019s Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Wednesday, 1 January<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Australia Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Monday, 27 January<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Good Friday<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Friday, 18 April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Day following Good Friday (except TAS &amp; WA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Saturday, 19 April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Easter Sunday (except TAS)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Sunday, 20 April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Easter Monday<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Monday, 21 April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Anzac Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Tuesday, 25 April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Christmas Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Thursday, 25 December<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Boxing Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Friday, 26 December<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve got all the blueprints, let\u2019s see month-by-month how to turn these into extended breaks!<\/p>\n<h3>January 2025: Start the Year Right<\/h3>\n<p>Kick off the year with a bang by making the most of Australia Day. It falls on a Sunday, but the public holiday is observed on Monday, 27 January. Take four annual leave days from Tuesday, 28 January to Friday, 31 January, and you\u2019ll get a nine-day break from Saturday, 25 January to Sunday, 2 February.<\/p>\n<p>Annual leave used: 4 days<br \/>\nHoliday days off: 9 days<\/p>\n<h3>April 2025: Easter + Anzac Day Combo<\/h3>\n<p>April is the jackpot for leave maximisation. With Good Friday on 18 April, Easter Monday on 21 April, and Anzac Day on 25 April (Friday), you can enjoy an incredible 10-day break by taking leave on Tuesday, 22 April to Thursday, 24 April.<\/p>\n<p>Annual leave used: 3 days<br \/>\nHoliday days off: 10 days<\/p>\n<h3>June 2025: Winter Escape<\/h3>\n<p>For those in states that observe the King\u2019s Birthday holiday (Monday, 9 June), this is your mid-year escape opportunity. Take four leave days from Tuesday, 10 June to Friday, 13 June, and you\u2019ll lock in a nine-day break from Saturday, 7 June to Sunday, 15 June.<\/p>\n<p>Annual leave used: 4 days<br \/>\nHoliday days off: 9 days<\/p>\n<h3>December 2025 to January 2026: The Big Holiday<\/h3>\n<p>The festive season is the perfect time to splurge on a longer holiday. With Christmas Day (Thursday, 25 December), Boxing Day (Friday, 26 December), and New Year\u2019s Day (Wednesday, 1 January 2026), you can take just seven annual leave days (22\u201324 December, 29\u201331 December, and 2 January) to enjoy a whopping 16-day break from Saturday, 20 December to Sunday, 4 January.<\/p>\n<p>Annual leave used: 7 days<br \/>\nHoliday days off: 16 days<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-1\" class=\"icon-anchor\">To Wrap Up<\/h2>\n<p>Strategic planning around public holidays 2025 can give you more bang for your annual leave buck. Whether you\u2019re after short beach getaways or overseas trips, these hacks ensure you have plenty of time to unwind without sacrificing your hard-earned leave.<\/p>\n<p>So, what are you waiting for? Start planning now and double up your holidays in 2025!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-2\" class=\"icon-anchor\">How Does Workstem Help?<\/h2>\n<p>Simplify your leave &amp; payroll process and ensure accurate pay rates with Workstem\u2019s automated <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/payroll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">payroll system<\/a><\/span>. Our pre-built modern <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/award-interpretation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">award interpretation software<\/a><\/span> covers 122+ awards and 34 EBAs and keeps you up-to-date with penalty rates and other award entitlements.<\/p>\n<p>Choose between our <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard and Advanced plans<\/a><\/span> and enjoy a range of benefits such as Fair Work compliance, an employee self-service App, and custom rule set. We have integrated our system with<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/xero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Xero<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/netsuite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netsuite<\/a><\/span> to provide you with a complete <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR SaaS<\/a><\/span> solution for your business.<\/p>\n<p>Book a free demo with our payroll experts. 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