ACT Public Holidays 2027

Complete list of public holidays in Australian Capital Territory for 2027.ACT has 16 declared public holidays this year, including 7 national holidays and 9 state-specific holidays.

All ACT Public Holidays 2027

DateDayHolidayType
1JanFridayNew Year's DayNational
26JanTuesdayAustralia DayNational
8MarMondayCanberra DayACT
26MarFridayGood FridayNational
27MarSaturdaySaturday before Easter SundayACT
28MarSundayEaster SundayACT
29MarMondayEaster MondayNational
25AprSundayAnzac DayNational
26AprMondayAnzac Day Holiday

Additional day as Anzac Day falls on Sunday

ACT
31MayMondayReconciliation DayACT
14JuneMondayKing's BirthdayACT
4OctMondayLabour DayACT
25DecSaturdayChristmas DayNational
27DecMondayChristmas Day Holiday

Additional day as Christmas Day falls on Saturday

ACT
26DecSundayBoxing DayNational
28DecTuesdayBoxing Day Holiday

Additional day as Boxing Day falls on Sunday

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Long Weekends in 2027

Plan ahead for these 9 long weekend opportunities:

  • New Year's Day - Friday, 1 Jan
  • Canberra Day - Monday, 8 Mar
  • Good Friday - Friday, 26 Mar
  • Easter Monday - Monday, 29 Mar
  • Anzac Day Holiday - Monday, 26 Apr
  • Reconciliation Day - Monday, 31 May
  • King's Birthday - Monday, 14 June
  • Labour Day - Monday, 4 Oct
  • Christmas Day Holiday - Monday, 27 Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the public holidays in ACT in 2027?

Australian Capital Territory has 16 declared public holidays in 2027, including 7 national holidays and 9 state-specific holidays.

How many long weekends are there in ACT in 2027?

There are approximately 9 potential long weekends in ACT in 2027 (holidays falling on Monday or Friday). These create 3-day weekends ideal for short trips.

When is Easter 2027 in ACT?

Good Friday 2027 falls on Friday 26 March 2027. Easter Monday follows on Monday 29 March 2027.

When is the King's Birthday public holiday in ACT 2027?

The King's Birthday is observed on Monday 14 June 2027. Note that WA and QLD observe the King's Birthday on different dates than other states.