ACT public holidays 2026
The Australian Capital Territory has 15 territory-wide public holidays in 2026, plus 1 that applies only in some areas or to some workers. The territory-wide days give 8 long weekends of three days or more.
These are the 2026 dates. ACT public holidays 2027
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Mon 26 Jan | Australia Day | School holidays |
| Mon 9 Mar | Canberra Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday | School holidays |
| Sat 4 Apr | Easter Saturday | School holidays |
| Sun 5 Apr | Easter Sunday | School holidays |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday | School holidays |
| Sat 25 Apr | Anzac Day | Weekend |
| Mon 27 Apr | Anzac Day additional day | Schools closed |
| Mon 1 Jun | Reconciliation Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 8 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Mon 5 Oct | Labour Day | School holidays |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day | School holidays |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day | School holidays |
| Mon 28 Dec | Boxing Day additional day | School holidays |
Regional, local and bank holidays
These apply only in some areas or to some workers, so most people work as normal.
| Date | Holiday, and where or who |
|---|---|
| Mon 3 Aug | Bank HolidayBanks and some workplaces |
Long weekends in 2026
- Sat 24 Jan to Mon 26 Jan (3 days): Australia Day
- Sat 7 Mar to Mon 9 Mar (3 days): Canberra Day
- Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 25 Apr to Mon 27 Apr (3 days): Anzac Day, Anzac Day additional day
- Sat 30 May to Mon 1 Jun (3 days): Reconciliation Day
- Sat 6 Jun to Mon 8 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 3 Oct to Mon 5 Oct (3 days): Labour Day
- Fri 25 Dec to Mon 28 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day additional day
Questions
How many public holidays does ACT have in 2026?
15 territory-wide public holidays, plus 1 that applies only in some areas or to some workers.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in ACT in 2026?
Monday 8 June 2026.
When is Labour Day in ACT in 2026?
Monday 5 October 2026.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in ACT in 2026?
Yes, both are public holidays in ACT: Easter Saturday (4 April) and Easter Sunday (5 April). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in ACT in 2026?
Anzac Day is Saturday 25 April 2026, and ACT also has a public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026 because it falls on a weekend.
Other years and states
Source: Public holidays, school terms and daylight saving: Public holidays in the ACT (2026 table), ACT Government (Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate). Checked 26 October 2026. Cross-checked with data.gov.au Australian Holidays. All official sources.