Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays
Find ACT public holidays, long weekends and key dates including Canberra Day, Reconciliation Day, King’s Birthday, Labour Day and national public holidays.
Quick answer
The Australian Capital Territory observes national public holidays such as New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, plus ACT-specific holidays including Canberra Day and Reconciliation Day.
ACT-specific holidays
The ACT has two important territory-specific public holidays: Canberra Day in March and Reconciliation Day in May. It also observes Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday as public holidays.
Best use of this page
Use this page to check upcoming ACT holidays, then open the year page for detailed planning, long weekend opportunities and official-source notes.
Australian Capital Territory public holidays 2026
Use these 2026 dates for early planning. Always check the official source before finalising workplace rosters, payroll or travel bookings.
| Date | Day | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year’s Day |
| 26 Jan | Mon | Australia Day |
| 9 Mar | Mon | Canberra Day |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 5 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Sat | Anzac Day |
| 27 Apr | Mon | Anzac Day public holiday |
| 25 May | Mon | Reconciliation Day |
| 8 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 5 Oct | Mon | Labour Day |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Boxing Day |
| 28 Dec | Mon | Additional public holiday for Boxing Day |
Australian Capital Territory public holidays 2027
These 2027 dates help with forward planning for annual leave, family travel, school breaks and business closures.
| Date | Day | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year’s Day |
| 26 Jan | Tue | Australia Day |
| 8 Mar | Mon | Canberra Day |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday |
| 27 Mar | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 28 Mar | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Sun | Anzac Day |
| 26 Apr | Mon | Anzac Day public holiday |
| 24 May | Mon | Reconciliation Day |
| 14 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 4 Oct | Mon | Labour Day |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day |
| 27 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day public holiday |
| 28 Dec | Tue | Boxing Day public holiday |
- Reconciliation Day is held on the Monday on or after 27 May.
- Canberra Day is generally held on the second Monday in March.
- The ACT observes Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday as public holidays.
ACT public holiday year pages
Open the year page when you need a full calendar view, holiday explanations and planning notes.
Australian Capital Territory public holidays FAQs
When is Canberra Day?
Canberra Day is generally observed on the second Monday in March.
When is Reconciliation Day in the ACT?
Reconciliation Day is observed on the Monday on or after 27 May.
Does the ACT get an Anzac Day substitute holiday?
The ACT may observe an additional public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. Check the official ACT dates for the year you are planning.
Does the ACT observe Easter Sunday?
Yes. The ACT observes Easter Sunday as a public holiday, along with Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday.
Official public holiday sources
We recommend checking official sources before relying on any date for payroll, trading hours, leave approvals or major bookings.
Plan around ACT public holidays
Start with the next holiday calculator, then use the year pages to plan long weekends, annual leave and family activities across the Australian Capital Territory.