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You're not alone if you're already eyeing your 2025 calendar and dreaming of time away from the daily grind. It's never too early to start planning your well-deserved getaways for the year ahead. Planning early means you can snag the prime dates and make the most of your annual leave, doubling or perhaps even tripling your days off. And by giving your friends and family plenty of notice, it will also make it easy to bring everyone together on holiday, creating unforgettable memories. Here's how you can strategise your time off in 2025 to optimise your holidays.
There are a total of seven national public holidays in Australia during 2025:
Wednesday, 1 January 2025: New Year's Day
Monday, 27 January 2025: Australia Day public holiday
Friday, 18 April 2025: Good Friday
Monday, 21 April 2025: Easter Monday
Friday, 25 April 2025: Anzac Day
Thursday, 25 December 2025: Christmas Day
Friday, 26 December 2025: Boxing Day
Each state also has its special public holidays, perfect for squeezing in even more downtime!
New Year's Day falls midweek in 2025, but it still provides you the perfect opportunity to kick off the year with a whole week of holiday bliss by booking just four days off.
With the Australia Day public holiday falling on Monday, January 27, 2025, you can plan a refreshing seven-day getaway with just four days of annual leave.
In 2025, you can extend your Easter break by just a few days and score a total of ten days off in a row. With Good Friday kicking things off on April 18th and Anzac Day wrapping it all up on Friday, April 25th, you'll get a chance for an extended getaway with just three days of leave. It's the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and create some unforgettable memories.
Friday, April 18, 2025: Good Friday public holiday
Saturday, April 19, 2025: Weekend
Sunday, April 20, 2025: Easter Sunday public holiday
Monday, April 21, 2025: Easter Monday public holiday
Tuesday, April 22, 2025: Annual Leave
Wednesday, April 23, 2025: Annual Leave
Thursday, April 24, 2025: Annual Leave
Friday, April 25, 2025: Anzac Day public holiday
Of course, if the leave allowance permits, you could tack on another few days of annual leave and end up with a rejuvenating two-week break.
For all of Australia, except for QLD and WA, you could take a whole week off in the middle of the year. Most states have a couple of public holidays between winter and the festive season, but this is an excellent opportunity for a midyear reset to get you through. Book four days of annual leave between Tuesday, June 10 and Friday, June 13, 2025.
For another week away from work, book four days of annual leave between Tuesday, 7 October to Friday, 10 October 2025.
For the ultimate Christmas indulgence, consider organising an extended break from Saturday, December 20, to Wednesday, January 1, 2026. By strategically using just five days of annual leave, you can enjoy an uninterrupted getaway spanning the festive season and into the New Year.
With some strategic planning, you can make the most of your annual leave in 2025, indulging in extended breaks and memorable adventures. And what better way to spend these precious moments than onboard a P&O cruise? Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, our cruises offer something for everyone.
Don't miss out — bring your friends and family together and book your dream getaway with a P&O Cruise Deal today.