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Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays 2026

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Calendar for Australian Capital Territory. Local and sector-only coverage, observances and part-day hours are labelled.

State and territory calendars

Choose your jurisdiction for public holidays, substitute dates, local exceptions and school calendars.

Next public holiday

Showing 2026 only. Countdown from today, 5 October 2026.

Labour Day

· Today

Confirmed — source checked · Public holiday

Upcoming holidays

  • Christmas DayConfirmed — source checked
  • Boxing DayConfirmed — source checked
  • Boxing DayConfirmed — source checked

16 calendar entries (coverage labelled) across 16 dates

16 recorded confirmed
0 estimated / awaiting confirmation

4 weekend dates
Saturday/Sunday comparison

Using this calendar

Public holiday dates for Australian Capital Territory in 2026, with substitute dates, coverage, confirmation status and official evidence.

Australian Capital Territory holiday calendar 2026

Calendar for Australian Capital Territory. Local and sector-only coverage, observances and part-day hours are labelled.

New Year's Day

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

Australia Day

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

Canberra Day

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

Good Friday

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

Easter Saturday

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

Easter Sunday

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

Easter Monday

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

ANZAC Day

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

ANZAC Day

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Additional

Reconciliation Day

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

King's Birthday

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

ACT Bank Holiday

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | sector coverage only | Bank. Applies to covered banks/financial institutions, not a general public holiday.

Labour Day

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

Christmas Day

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

Boxing Day

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Public

Boxing Day

Confirmed — source checked

Australian Capital Territory | State/territory public holiday | Additional

Long-weekend planner

Assumption: Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, plus the listed public holidays. This is your planning assumption, not a universal legal workweek. Employer schedules may differ. Only supported holiday dates are included. Each jurisdiction is calculated independently. Local, sector-only and part-day entries are excluded. Use the state or territory selector above to focus the results.

  • 3 consecutive days24 January 2026 – 26 January 2026Australian Capital Territory: Australia Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days7 March 2026 – 9 March 2026Australian Capital Territory: Canberra Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 4 consecutive days3 April 2026 – 6 April 2026Australian Capital Territory: Good Friday, Australian Capital Territory: Easter Saturday, Australian Capital Territory: Easter Sunday, Australian Capital Territory: Easter Monday + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days25 April 2026 – 27 April 2026Australian Capital Territory: ANZAC Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days30 May 2026 – 1 June 2026Australian Capital Territory: Reconciliation Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days6 June 2026 – 8 June 2026Australian Capital Territory: King's Birthday + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 3 consecutive days3 October 2026 – 5 October 2026Australian Capital Territory: Labour Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
  • 4 consecutive days25 December 2026 – 28 December 2026Australian Capital Territory: Christmas Day, Australian Capital Territory: Boxing Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
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Official sources and date status

Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

Fair Work Ombudsman

Public holidays by state and territory

Confirmed · Scope: observance · Checked 2026-09-13

National occasion only. State and territory legislation controls actual closure and substitute dates.

Public holiday information

This calendar uses the responsible jurisdiction’s published schedule. It includes applicable national occasions and jurisdiction-specific holidays without importing another state’s substitute rules.

Offices

Check the applicable award, agreement and employer arrangements. A public holiday does not establish that every workplace is closed.

Banks

Financial institutions can have separate banking and settlement arrangements; sector-only holidays are not general public holidays.

Schools

Government-school calendars differ by jurisdiction and division. Private schools, local development days and some remote schools can differ.

Practical planning

Use the state calendar and its official source before booking. Local show holidays and substitute dates can affect transport and opening hours.

School holidays and terms

Frequently asked questions

Are these dates the same everywhere?

Use the calendar for the relevant state, territory or school division. Local and sector-only exceptions have their own coverage.

Are future dates confirmed?

Each dated entry carries its recorded status and official source. Unpublished dates are explicitly pending and are not guessed.

How do I find a holiday in this calendar?

Use Find a holiday to filter the displayed calendar by name. Select a state or territory first to search its complete calendar, including local and part-day entries.

How are long weekends calculated?

Choose the assumed weekend and press Calculate. Each result uses full-day public holidays from one jurisdiction only. Local holidays, sector-only dates and part-day holidays are excluded; employer schedules may differ.

Does an additional or substitute date replace the observance?

The recorded date role distinguishes additional holidays, substitute days and observances. Follow the official source and coverage note for the selected jurisdiction.

Are school holidays the same as public holidays?

No. School terms, breaks and student-free days have separate state or territory calendars. Some divisions use different dates, and individual schools can have additional arrangements.

What does the downloaded planner include?

The PDF uses the selected calendar and weekend assumption, with long-weekend planning, notes and official sources. A national overview keeps occasions separate from state-specific closures. The calendar download for a selected jurisdiction retains coverage and part-day hours.

What should I check before arranging leave?

Read the date status and coverage note, then check employer, bank, school and transport arrangements. Dates awaiting an official announcement are explicitly identified; a missing date does not mean a normal working day.

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