Whoo! Get ready for four public holidays in four weeks
IF YOU are dreading returning to work on Tuesday, you can take heart knowing this time next year, there will be almost a month of four-day weeks in a row.
The four weeks of holidays will begin on Good Friday, which will fall on April 14, 2017.
Reader poll
Are you looking forward to having four public holidays in four weeks?
This poll ended on 03 May 2016.
Current Results
Yes, I can't wait, it will be a good chance to relax and take a break
21%
I would prefer to have them broken up during the year
53%
I'm not a fan of so many in a row because of the impact it will have on businesses
22%
I'm unsure at this stage
2%
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
The next week starts with the Easter Monday public holiday on April 17, with a holiday for Anzac Day the next Tuesday on April 25.
Then, to complete the four weeks of public holidays, the Labor Day holiday will be on Monday, May 1.
While this news is sure to leave most people cheering at the thought of so many potential beach days and backyard barbeques in such a short time, for Tinana Hot Bread Shop owner Dan Moes, it could mean his business will run at a loss once a week for an entire month.
Mr Moes said between paying staff penalty rates and a drop in customers, public holidays were not good for his finances, but he keeps his doors open to keep his regular customers happy.
"We have such a good customer base," Mr Moes said.
"They still want their fresh hot bread so it's still important that we can offer that to them."
