Best long weekends in 2022 in Australia

Bridge opportunities use public holidays in HolidayDB (default Mon-Fri work week). Explore interactively in the bridge days calculator.

Quick answer: we found 3 bridge opportunities in 2022 for Australia, allowing up to 2 consecutive working days off at a time.

Key insights

Total opportunities

3

Ranked bridge-day opportunities in 2022.

Best efficiency

4.0x

Sep 22, 2022 - Sep 25, 2022.

Longest time off

5 days

Jan 22, 2022 - Jan 26, 2022.

Bridge limit

2 days

Maximum consecutive working days off in a single bridge.

Top opportunities

EfficiencyTake off (working days)Consecutive days offOff block
4.0xSep 23, 20224Sep 22, 2022 to Sep 25, 2022
2.5xJan 24, 2022, Jan 25, 20225Jan 22, 2022 to Jan 26, 2022
2.5xJan 27, 2022, Jan 28, 20225Jan 26, 2022 to Jan 30, 2022

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Frequently asked questions

How many long-weekend opportunities are there in Australia in 2022?

Australia has 3 opportunities in 2022 using default rules and allowing up to 2 working days off at a time.

What is the best bridge opportunity?

The top-ranked option is Sep 22, 2022 - Sep 25, 2022, with efficiency 4.0x.

How are opportunities ranked?

By efficiency: consecutive days off divided by working days you take off (higher is better).

Can I customize the schedule or max gap?

Yes. Use the bridge days calculator to change the workweek, holidays/region, and the maximum bridge length setting.

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Long weekends in Australia - quick context

State/territory holiday differences mean bridges are not the same in Sydney vs Perth. This table uses HolidayDB’s AU model - tune location in the bridge days calculator.