ACT public holidays 2028
The Australian Capital Territory has 14 territory-wide public holidays in 2028, plus 1 that applies only in some areas or to some workers. The territory-wide days give 7 long weekends of three days or more.
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Mon 3 Jan | New Year's Day additional day | School holidays |
| Wed 26 Jan | Australia Day | School holidays |
| Mon 13 Mar | Canberra Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 14 Apr | Good Friday | School holidays |
| Sat 15 Apr | Easter Saturday | School holidays |
| Sun 16 Apr | Easter Sunday | School holidays |
| Mon 17 Apr | Easter Monday | School holidays |
| Tue 25 Apr | Anzac Day | School holidays |
| Mon 29 May | Reconciliation Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 12 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Mon 2 Oct | Labour Day | School holidays |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Schools closed |
| Tue 26 Dec | Boxing Day | Schools closed |
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 7 Aug | Bank HolidayBanks and some workplaces |
Long weekends in 2028
- Sat 1 Jan to Mon 3 Jan (3 days): New Year's Day, New Year's Day additional day
- Sat 11 Mar to Mon 13 Mar (3 days): Canberra Day
- Fri 14 Apr to Mon 17 Apr (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 27 May to Mon 29 May (3 days): Reconciliation Day
- Sat 10 Jun to Mon 12 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 30 Sep to Mon 2 Oct (3 days): Labour Day
- Sat 23 Dec to Tue 26 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Questions
How many public holidays does ACT have in 2028?
14 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 2028?
Monday 12 June 2028.
When is Labour Day in ACT in 2028?
Monday 2 October 2028.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in ACT in 2028?
Yes, both are public holidays in ACT: Easter Saturday (15 April) and Easter Sunday (16 April). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in ACT in 2028?
Tuesday 25 April 2028.
Other years and states
Source: Public holidays, school terms and daylight saving: 2028 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.