Stress is prevalent in today’s workplace, with 70% of Australian workers feeling stressed at least once a week. Unchecked long-term stress can lead to burnout, so make sure you take regular breaks from work throughout the year to protect your psychological wellbeing. Our 2023 strategic calendar shows the best times to book leave over the coming year to maximise your time off.
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How to plan your 2023 leave days: National Holidays
January
Book four days off to get eight or nine days of holiday
With New Year’s Day on a Sunday and a substitute day on Monday, you can take the first year of the week off, getting nine days of holiday for just four days of your available leave. Later in the month you can book four days to get nine, using the Australia Day holiday.
April
Book eight days off to get 16 days of holiday/Book four days off to get nine days of holiday
The long Easter weekend means Australia gets two four-day work weeks in a row. Take one or both of these weeks off and enjoy some well-earned downtime.
You could also use Anzac Day on Tuesday, 25 April, to enjoy a four-day weekend or a full nine days of holiday.
May/June
Book four days off to get nine days of holiday
Monday, 29 May, is Reconciliation Day, so you can take Tuesday to Friday off and enjoy the full week out of the office, with a weekend on each side.
December
Book three days off to get nine days of holiday
Christmas Day and Boxing Day are both public holidays, so if you book off the rest of that week, you’ll enjoy nine days off in exchange for only three days of leave.
Regional Holidays
In addition to countrywide public holidays, there are also numerous celebrations in the different regions of Australia throughout the year. This gives you extra opportunities to maximise your holiday time in 2023, depending on the area you’re based in.
Start planning your leave dates in advance to make 2023 a year of low stress and better work-life balance.
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