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Holiday Hack: Transform 24 Days into a Whopping 58 in 2024!

Lucy Pascual
December 20, 2023

Bored of those measly long weekends? Feeling guilty for indulging in time off? Well, buckle up, because we're about to flip your holiday script for 2024! Taking time off is like a secret superpower, so why not unlock it and turn those 24 days off into an epic 58-day extravaganza? Let the games begin!

 

December 2023/January 2024 - Silly Season Shenanigans

Say goodbye to holiday scheduling blues! Christmas and New Year's fall on Mondays – hello, extended long weekend! Sneak in three days of annual leave (Wednesday, 27 December, Thursday, 28 December & Friday 29, December) and dive into the Chrissy and New Year's festivities. You deserve it!

 

January 2024 - A Festive Fling for Nine Days

January 26 public holiday on a Friday? Perfect! Book four days leading up to the weekend (Monday, January 22, Tuesday, January 23, Wednesday, January 24, Thursday, January 25) and keep the festive vibes alive for a blissful nine-day summer break. It's like Santa came twice!

 

March/April 2024 - Easter Extravaganza

Easter on the horizon? Smooth transition from March to April? Jackpot! Book eight days (Monday, March 25, Tuesday, March 26, Wednesday, March 27, Thursday, March 28, Tuesday, April 2 (Tasmanians can save this day of leave for later with the Easter Tuesday Holiday), Wednesday, April 3, Thursday, April 4, Friday, April 5) and savour a sweet 16-day escape. Whether it's an Airlie Beach sailing adventure, Thailand island getaway, or want to hire a campervan in Australia or New Zealand – book early and secure those dream spots!

 

June 2024 - Winter Wonderland Escape

Not in QLD or WA? No worries! Snag four days off (Tuesday, June 11, Wednesday, June 12, Thursday, June 13, Friday, June 14)post-King's Birthday holiday (10th June) for a cozy nine-day winter adventure. Barossa, Yarra, Hunter Valley, or Thredbo, anyone?

 

December 2024/January 2025 - Christmas Encore

Already back to Christmas? Time flies when you're having fun! Book five (NT, SA), six (QLD), or seven (all other states) days of leave for a sensational 14-day holiday (Monday, December 23, Tuesday, December 24 (don’t worry about booking this day if you’re in the NT, QLD or SA), Friday, December 27, Monday, December 30, Tuesday, December 31 (don’t worry about booking this day if you’re in SA or the NT), Thursday, January 2, Friday, January 3). Celebrate the end of 2024 like a boss!

 

The Art of Holiday Hacking!

For the 9-5 warriors, it's all about EXTRA long-weekend tricks and strategic planning. Turn those Bunnings trips into epic getaways in 2024! As for the shift workers, freelancers, and contractors – the world is your oyster! Seize those moments and make every day a holiday!

Ready to hack your holidays? Your adventure awaits! ✈️

AUTHOR PROFILE
Lucy Pascual
Lucy is a true-blue Aussie living in Far North Queensland. When she's not writing, she spends her time travelling to Australia's top destinations, aiming to see as much of the country as possible so she can share its best locations with her readers.

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