ACT Public Holidays 2026 & 2027
Find all public holiday dates for Australian Capital Territory (ACT) for 2026 and 2027. This includes national public holidays andACT-specific holidays.
Next public holiday:
Christmas Day
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2026-12-25
ACT Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 Jan | Monday | Australia Day | National |
| 9 Mar | Monday | Canberra Day | ACT |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 4 Apr | Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | ACT |
| 5 Apr | Sunday | Easter Sunday | ACT |
| 6 Apr | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 Apr | Saturday | Anzac Day | National |
| 27 Apr | Monday | Anzac Day Holiday* | ACT |
| 1 June | Monday | Reconciliation Day | ACT |
| 8 June | Monday | King's Birthday | ACT |
| 5 Oct | Monday | Labour Day | ACT |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec | Saturday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28 Dec | Monday | Boxing Day Holiday* | ACT |
ACT Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Friday | New Year's Day | National |
| 26 Jan | Tuesday | Australia Day | National |
| 8 Mar | Monday | Canberra Day | ACT |
| 26 Mar | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 27 Mar | Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | ACT |
| 28 Mar | Sunday | Easter Sunday | ACT |
| 29 Mar | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 Apr | Sunday | Anzac Day | National |
| 26 Apr | Monday | Anzac Day Holiday* | ACT |
| 31 May | Monday | Reconciliation Day | ACT |
| 14 June | Monday | King's Birthday | ACT |
| 4 Oct | Monday | Labour Day | ACT |
| 25 Dec | Saturday | Christmas Day | National |
| 27 Dec | Monday | Christmas Day Holiday* | ACT |
| 26 Dec | Sunday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28 Dec | Tuesday | Boxing Day Holiday* | ACT |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does ACT have?
Australian Capital Territory observes the 7 national public holidays plus additional state-specific holidays. The exact number varies by year and may include regional holidays that only apply to certain areas.
Does ACT observe different public holidays than other states?
Yes, ACT has its own state-specific public holidays in addition to the national holidays. These may include unique holidays and different dates for common holidays like Labour Day and the King's Birthday.
Where can I find the official ACT public holiday dates?
Official Australian Capital Territory public holiday dates are published by the state government. Visit Australian Capital Territory Government website for official information.