Public Holiday information for Australian Capital Territory and Canberra residents and visitors.
ACT Public Holidays 2026
| Holiday Title | Date | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Canberra Day | Monday, 9 March 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Reconciliation Day** | Monday, 1 June 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 8 June 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Labour Day | Monday, 5 October 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Boxing Day* | Saturday, 26 December 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
| Boxing Day (Additional Holiday) | Monday, 28 December 2026 | Public | ACT Wide |
Notes:
*In 2026, Boxing Day falls on a Saturday. As a result there is an additional public holiday on Monday, 28 January 2026.
**In 2026, Reconciliation Day (Wednesday, 27 May 2026) does not fall on a Monday. As a result the public holiday for Reconciliation Day is observed on the following Monday, 1 June 2026.
ACT Specific Public Holidays
There are a total of seven public holidays that are observed nationally throughout Australia. In addition, each state has their own public holidays which are determined by local government entities.
There are no regional public holidays in the ACT. For example, Canberra public holiday dates are the same as Belconnen or Griffith.
The national public holidays that are observed by all states of Australia are:
- New Year’s Day
- Australia Day
- Anzac Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
The public holidays that are exclusive to the Australian Capital Territory are:
- Canberra Day
- Reconciliation Day
- King’s Birthday
- Labour Day
Note that the King’s Birthday and Labour Day holiday are still observed in other states, however each state may set their own date for their public holiday.
Other States
View public holiday dates and school holiday dates for other states throughout Australia below:
Public Holidays
- QLD Public Holidays
- NSW Public Holidays
- VIC Public Holidays
- WA Public Holidays
- SA Public Holidays
- NT Public Holidays
- TAS Public Holidays