Christmas and New Year leave: submit your claim by 27 November 2026
If you’re planning to take portable long service leave over the Christmas and New Year period, please submit your claim by 27 November 2026.
Claims received after this date may not be paid by the estimated payment dates below.
Help us process your claim
Please make sure your application is complete and includes accurate information.
Employers also play an important part in this process. Please review and approve claims promptly, check the information provided, and respond quickly to any requests for clarification. Incorrect or incomplete employer information and delayed responses can hold up claim processing and payment.
Estimated payment dates
The following dates are a guide to when workers can expect payment. Please submit your claim by 27 November 2026 to help us process it in time. Payment on these dates cannot be guaranteed for claims received after the deadline.
| Leave commences | Estimated payment date |
|---|---|
| 3 December to 9 December 2026 | Wednesday, 2 December 2026 |
| 10 December to 16 December 2026 | Wednesday, 9 December 2026 |
| 17 December to 23 December 2026 | Wednesday, 16 December 2026 |
| 24 December 2026 to 6 January 2027 | Monday, 21 December 2026 |
| 7 January to 13 January 2027 | Wednesday, 6 January 2027 |
If you have questions about submitting a claim, contact us at admin@saplsl-construction.org.au.