If you're anything like me, travel is #selfcare.
But 20 days of annual leave isn't quite enough time to fit in all holidays we're dreaming of going on in 2023 whether it's finally traveling to Japan again after it's reopened, going to Bali for the 69th time to sink Bintangs or backpacking around Europe.
With a bit of extra planning, you can take advantage of the public holidays to almost double your annual leave. So we've done the maths to help you make the most of the public holidays in 2023.
How many public holidays are there in 2023 in NSW?
There will be 12 days of public holidays in NSW in 2023.
What public holidays will NSW have in 2023?
The statewide NSW public holidays for 2023 are:
- New Year's Day - Sunday, 1 January 2023
- New Year's Day Additional Day - Monday, 2 January 2023
- Australia Day - Thursday, 26 January 2023
- Good Friday - Friday, 7 April 2023
- Easter Saturday - Saturday, 8 April 2023
- Easter Sunday - Sunday, 9 April 2023
- Easter Monday - Monday, 10 April 2023
- Anzac Day - Tuesday, 25 April 2023
- Queen's Birthday - Monday, 12 June 2023
- Labour Day - Monday, 2 October 2023
- Christmas Day - Monday, 25 December 2023
- Boxing Day - Tuesday, 26 December 2023
How can I maximise my annual leave with the NSW public holidays in 2023?
December 2022/January 2023
Get into the festive feels at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park London! Credit: @kierapritchard
Make the most of the festive season! Book three days of annual leave for a 10-day holiday.
Go on holidays between:
Saturday, December 24 – Monday, January 2
Take these days off:
Wednesday, December 28
Thursday, December 29
Friday, December 30
Best time to travel to: Europe
From its winter wonderland scenery that's right out of a fairytale to dazzling Christmas markets, it's hard to resist the charm of Europe during the festive season.
January 2023
You can't miss getting a view of the majestic Matterhorn Mountain in Switzerland! Credits: @fisionomade
Book four days of annual leave for a nine-day holiday.
Go on holidays between:
Saturday, January 21 – Sunday, January 29
Take these days off:
Monday, January 23
Tuesday, January 24
Wednesday, January 25
Friday, January 27
Best time to travel to: Switzerland
Since the Christmas peak season is over, there are usually fewer tourists in Switzerland in January. Snow-capped slopes of the stunning Swiss Alps and the Matterhorn mountain.
April 2023
Catch the reflection of beautiful cherry blossoms over the Meguro River in Matsuno, Japan
Book four days off around Easter for a 10-day holiday. Or book 11 days off for a 19-day holiday.
Go on holidays between:
Friday, April 7 – Tuesday, April 25
Take these days off:
Tuesday, April 11
Wednesday, April 12
Thursday, April 13
Friday, April 14
Monday, April 17
Tuesday, April 18
Wednesday, April 19
Thursday, April 20
Friday, April 21
Monday, April 24
Best time to travel to: Japan
Japan is a beautiful destination all year round but especially in April. You can experience the gorgeous cherry blossom season during this month
June 2023
Take a stroll down Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Orlando. Credits: @emiliamarzo
Book four days of annual leave for a nine-day holiday.
Go on holidays between:
Saturday, June 10 – Sunday, June 18
Take these days off:
Tuesday, June 13
Wednesday, June 14
Thursday, June 15
Friday, June 16
Best time to travel to: the USA
This period is right before summer kicks off in America, which means you can enjoy warm weather and explore your favourite American landmarks and theme parks without the crowds and exxy prices of the summer peak season.
December 2023/January 2024
Book three days of annual leave for a 10-day holiday.
Go on holidays between:
Saturday, December 23 – Monday, January 1
Take these days off:
Wednesday, December 27
Thursday, December 28
Friday, December 29
Best time to travel to: Europe for a magical Christmas.
If you didn't get a chance to cross the pond to Europe in 2022/2023, 2024 is the year to embark on an unforgettable European winter adventure!
What are the NSW school holidays for 2023?
If you've got kids at school and wanna sync up your time off before starting to plan your trips, here are the holiday dates for NSW public schools:
- Term 1 NSW school holidays - Monday 10 April to Friday 21 April 2023
- Term 2 NSW school holidays - Monday 3 July to Friday 14 July 2023
- Term 3 NSW school holidays - Monday 25 September to Friday 6 October 2023
- Term 4 summer NSW school holidays - Wednesday 20 December 2023 to Monday 29 January 2024
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