How WA workers can turn their annual leave into a massive 71 days off in 2027

There’s a trick to turning a handful of annual leave days into extended holidays multiple times a year — and in 2027, Western Australians have plenty of opportunities to make their leave go further.

By strategically booking 31 days of annual leave around public holidays and weekends, West Aussies can score a whopping 71 days off .

From a nine-day escape around Australia Day to a mammoth 16-day break over Christmas and New Year, the calendar is packed with opportunities for workers to stretch their annual leave further.

Australia Day falls on Tuesday, January 26, in 2027, giving workers an opportunity to kick-start the year with an extended break.

Book Monday, January 25, and Wednesday, January 27, to Friday, January 29, off and you’ll have nine consecutive days away from work— from Saturday, January 23, to Sunday, January 31.

It’s the perfect opportunity to escape Perth for a summer road trip or a few days by the beach.

Easter offers another chance to stretch a handful of annual leave days into a substantial break.

Take annual leave from Tuesday, March 30, to Friday, April 2, and you’ll enjoy 10 consecutive days off — from March 26 to April 4.

That’s enough time to head down south, explore more of Australia or plan an overseas getaway.

Anzac Day falls on Sunday, April 25, with WA getting a public holiday on Monday, April 26.

By taking off Tuesday, April 27, to Friday, April 30, workers can turn the long weekend into a nine-day break running from Saturday, April 24, to Sunday, May 2.

Take Tuesday, March 2, to Friday, March 5, off and you’ll have nine consecutive days away from work — from Saturday, February 27, to Sunday, March 7.

It’s an ideal chance to make the most of the tail end of summer with a road trip or a few days away from the city.

WA Day falls on Monday, June 7, creating another opportunity for a winter escape.