The October long weekend in 2025 is for Labour Day, which falls on Monday, October 6. This public holiday celebrates the arrival of the eight-hour working day, a significant victory for workers in the 1850s. It offers people a long weekend to relax and enjoy various outdoor activities such as beach trips, coastal walks, and events, especially in places like New South Wales, Australia.
In some countries like Canada, the October long weekend refers to the weekend ending on Monday, October 13, which is Thanksgiving.