Australia is one of the lucky countries that gets a whole 4 weeks (20 days) annual leave, with some employers even offering an extra week or purchase leave arrangements. Today, we’re here to talk about how you can make the most out of those leave days to fit in some extra-long weekends and holidays!

The key thing to remember when you are wanting more bang for your buck is public holidays! We get a whole heap of these throughout the year and depending on which state you live in, you can utilise these to get up to over 50 days of holidays!

Here’s an example of how someone in Melbourne can get up to 59 days of holidays:

The even more important thing to remember is making plans in advance and booking in your leave. Studies have shown that those who have leave booked in are more productive and happier as they have something to look forward to, as well as feeling refreshed upon their return. Studies also show that you are less likely to cancel your holidays if you already have booked plans, so for those pesky workaholics there is no excuse to utilise your valuable time!

We don’t know about you, but we’re already planning our next destination. Happy holidays!