ACT public holidays 2027
The Australian Capital Territory has 16 territory-wide public holidays in 2027, 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 2027 dates. ACT public holidays 2028
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Tue 26 Jan | Australia Day | School holidays |
| Mon 8 Mar | Canberra Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 26 Mar | Good Friday | Schools closed |
| Sat 27 Mar | Easter Saturday | Weekend |
| Sun 28 Mar | Easter Sunday | Weekend |
| Mon 29 Mar | Easter Monday | Schools closed |
| Sun 25 Apr | Anzac Day | School holidays |
| Mon 26 Apr | Anzac Day (Monday)Additional day | School holidays |
| Mon 31 May | Reconciliation Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 14 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Mon 4 Oct | Labour Day | School holidays |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day | School holidays |
| Sun 26 Dec | Boxing Day | School holidays |
| Mon 27 Dec | Christmas Day additional day | School holidays |
| Tue 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 2 Aug | Bank HolidayBanks and some workplaces |
Long weekends in 2027
- Fri 1 Jan to Sun 3 Jan (3 days): New Year's Day
- Sat 6 Mar to Mon 8 Mar (3 days): Canberra Day
- Fri 26 Mar to Mon 29 Mar (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 24 Apr to Mon 26 Apr (3 days): Anzac Day, Anzac Day (Monday)
- Sat 29 May to Mon 31 May (3 days): Reconciliation Day
- Sat 12 Jun to Mon 14 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 2 Oct to Mon 4 Oct (3 days): Labour Day
- Sat 25 Dec to Tue 28 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day additional day, Boxing Day additional day
Questions
How many public holidays does ACT have in 2027?
16 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 2027?
Monday 14 June 2027.
When is Labour Day in ACT in 2027?
Monday 4 October 2027.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in ACT in 2027?
Yes, both are public holidays in ACT: Easter Saturday (27 March) and Easter Sunday (28 March). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in ACT in 2027?
Anzac Day is Sunday 25 April 2027, and ACT also has a public holiday on Monday 26 April 2027 because it falls on a weekend.
Other years and states
Source: Public holidays, school terms and daylight saving: 2027 public holidays, ACT Government (Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate). Checked 26 October 2026. Cross-checked with data.gov.au Australian Holidays. All official sources.