Welcome to 2024 – a year brimming with opportunities for well-deserved getaways during public holidays! With strategic planning, your annual leave allocation can turn these public holidays into extended vacations, making beautiful memories along the way. The cherry on top? Alpha Car Hire provides the finest range of vehicles to make these journeys even more enjoyable.
Leveraging the seven key public holidays in 2024, you can maximise your annual leave and design extended breaks that fit your travel preferences:
- New Year’s Day – Monday, 1 January
- Australia Day – Friday, 26 January
- Good Friday – Friday, 29 March
- Easter Saturday – Saturday 30 March
- Easter Sunday – Sunday 31 March
- Easter Monday – Monday, 1 April
- Anzac Day – Thursday, 25 April
- Christmas Day – Wednesday, 25 December
- Boxing Day – Thursday, 26 December
*Labour Day and King’s Birthday holidays vary in each state.
Start 2024 With A Relaxing Vacation
Start your year by tacking on annual leave days after the New Year’s Day public holiday to create an extended, rejuvenating break. Relish the joy of the festive season a little bit longer, or set off on an exciting adventure to start 2024 with a bang. Your journey can be as relaxing or exhilarating as you like with short and long-term car hire flexibility from Alpha Car Hire.
- Monday, 1 January 2024: New Year’s Day (Public Holiday)
- Tuesday, 2 January 2024: Annual Leave
- Wednesday, 3 January 2024: Annual Leave
- Thursday, 4 January 2024: Annual Leave
- Friday, 5 January 2024: Annual Leave
- Saturday, 6 January 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 7 January 2024: Weekend
Australia Day – More Than Just A Day Off
With the Australia Day public holiday falling on a Friday, you have the power to turn this into a nine-day vacation. Take the time to explore hidden gems around Australia, immersing in local cultures while savouring authentic delicacies. Spending extra time on your travels gives you space to breathe and truly experience our diverse country’s beauty.
- Saturday, 20 January 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 21 January 2024: Weekend
- Monday, 22 January 2024: Annual Leave
- Tuesday, 23 January 2024: Annual Leave
- Wednesday, 24 January 2024: Annual Leave
- Thursday, 25 January 2024: Annual Leave
- Friday, 26 January 2024: Australia Day (Public Holiday)
- Saturday, 27 January 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 28 January 2024: Weekend
Springtime Soiree for Easter
April ushers in an incredible chance for a ten-day break with the Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays. The fruitful blossoms of spring set an enchanting backdrop for this extended vacation. Pick a route blooming with nature reserves and wines, and indulge in a peaceful interlude from everyday life.
- Friday, 29 March 2024: Good Friday (Public Holiday)
- Saturday, 30 March 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 31 March 2024: Easter Sunday (Weekend)
- Monday, 1 April 2024: Easter Monday (Public Holiday)
- Tuesday, 2 April 2024: Annual Leave
- Wednesday, 3 April 2024: Annual Leave
- Thursday, 4 April 2024: Annual Leave
- Friday, 5 April 2024: Annual Leave
- Saturday, 6 April 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 7 April 2024: Weekend
Anzac Day Extended Weekend – Honouring Our Heroes
This year, Anzac Day falls on a Thursday – this allows an opportunity for a serene long weekend. This is not just about the extra day off – use this time to pay homage to the armed forces shaping our nation’s history. Visiting war memorials can be a sobering and enlightening experience to unearth historical roots during your trip.
- Thursday, 25 April 2024: ANZAC Day (Public Holiday)
- Friday, 26 April 2024: Annual Leave
- Saturday, 27 April 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 28 April 2024: Weekend
A Regal Vacation For King’s Birthday
The King’s Birthday public holiday can anchor a whole week’s vacation in June. Venturing north for the tropical climate or south for winter festivities, you can customise a trip fit for royalty. Agile getaways are the easiest way to book a car hire, flexing to suit your preferences.
- Saturday, 8 June 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 9 June 2024: Weekend
- Monday, 10 June 2024: King’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
- Tuesday, 11 June 2024: Annual Leave
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024: Annual Leave
- Thursday, 13 June 2024: Annual Leave
- Friday, 14 June 2024: Annual Leave
- Saturday, 15 June 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 16 June 2024: Weekend
Labour Day Week – Work-Free Freedom
The first Monday of October signals Labour Day, and this year, it offers an opportunity for a nine-day break – the ultimate reward for your hard work. Whether your preference leans towards coastal scenery or inland expanse, there’s no shortage of destinations to make your trip memorable.
- Saturday, 5 October 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 6 October 2024: Weekend
- Monday, 7 October 2024: Labour Day (Public Holiday)
- Tuesday, 8 October 2024: Annual Leave
- Wednesday, 9 October 2024: Annual Leave
- Thursday, 10 October 2024: Annual Leave
- Friday, 11 October 2024: Annual Leave
- Saturday, 12 October 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 13 October 2024: Weekend
Christmas and New Year’s Break – A Festive Bonanza
Undoubtedly, the most eagerly awaited holiday season, Christmas and New Year’s, can stretch into a whopping 14-day vacation in 2024 with just five days of leave! Laid-back beach barbecues or invigorating mountain hikes, decide your festive celebration style and close the year on a swimmingly good note.
- Monday, 23 December 2024: Annual Leave
- Tuesday, 24 December 2024: Annual Leave
- Wednesday, 25 December 2024: Christmas Day (Public Holiday)
- Thursday, 26 December 2024: Boxing Day (Public Holiday)
- Friday, 27 December 2024: Annual Leave
- Saturday, 28 December 2024: Weekend
- Sunday, 29 December 2024: Weekend
- Monday, 30 December 2024: Annual Leave
- Tuesday, 31 December 2024: Annual Leave
- Wednesday, 1 January 2025: New Year’s Day (Public Holiday)
- Thursday, 2 January 2025: Annual Leave
- Friday, 3 January 2025: Annual Leave
- Saturday, 4 January 2025: Weekend
- Sunday, 5 January 2025: Weekend
Maximise your Getaways with Alpha Car Hire
Each of these extended vacation opportunities is enhanced when coupled with Alpha Car Hire – your reliable partner for all your 2024 public holiday travels in Australia. With our easy-to-use platform, booking a car hire becomes stress-free, allowing you to focus on crafting your perfect itinerary.
As you look ahead to 2024, it’s time to start dreaming big and brush up on where to book cheap car rentals. With a bit of savvy planning, your annual leave can take you further than you have imagined, and Alpha Car Hire ensures that you travel in comfort and style. 2024 stands as a canvas ready to be painted with your vibrant travel memories. Start planning today and hit the open road tomorrow with a discount car rental from Alpha Car Hire!