In November 2025, there is no better opportunity than Australian travelers to make 7 day holiday by strategically planning on combining some of the public holidays, weekends, and days of annual leave.
Important Australian November 2025 Public Holidays
– Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2025 (Victoria public holiday)
– Remembrance Day: Monday, November 11, 2025 (official celebration day, not a public holiday in most states)
– Christmas and Boxing Day: Despite being in December, begin planning early to have an effect on work weeks.
How to Get a 7-Day Holiday
Strategy Overview:
– Starting point Use the Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, November 5.
– Be on annual leave on Monday, November 4.
– Add these days off, as well as the following weekend (Nov 2-3) to the Melbourne Cup Day and get 4 uninterrupted days.
– Extend the break by adding the second weekend (Nov 9-10) after Remembrance Day.
– Take extra annual leave days between Nov 6-8 (Wednesday- Friday) to extend the two weekends and Remembrance day.
Detailed Holiday Plan
| Date | Day | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2-3 | Sat-Sun | Weekend | Off |
| Nov 4 | Monday | Workday | Take annual leave |
| Nov 5 | Tuesday | Melbourne Cup Day (Public Holiday in Victoria) | Off |
| Nov 6-8 | Wed-Fri | Workdays | Take annual leave |
| Nov 9-10 | Sat-Sun | Weekend | Off |
The plan has the effect of providing a continuous 9 day holiday to the Victorian workers who take 3 annual leave days (Nov 4, 6, 7, 8) and combining the public holidays and weekends effectively.
Considerations to Other States
– Employees who are not within Victoria can find local holidays in the region and make the same arrangements.
To make this strategy work, annual leaves availability and employer permission are necessary.
– State and territory-specific public holidays; consult local calendars.
Advantages of this Planning This Way
– Optimizes rest and recharge period at the least number of leave days.
– Provides access to traveling, family life, or any hobby without any long unpaid leaves.
– Helps increase work-life and mental health with long restorative breaks.
FAQs
Q1: Is Melbourne cup a national holiday in Australia?
No, it is not even a public holiday in Victoria (or some parts of NSW and SA).
Q2: What is the number of required days of annual leave during the 7-day break?
Minimum of 3-4 days before weekends and public holidays.
Q3: Is this strategy applicable in other states?
Yes, but you would have to make sure that you check state-specific public holidays and make appropriate adjustments.
