Australian Capital Territory holidays 2026
Australian Capital Territory has 13 public holidays in 2026: 8 national public holidays and 5 Australian Capital Territory-specific holidays. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
National public holidays observed in Australian Capital Territory
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day National public holiday | — | |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Australia Day National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day National public holiday | — | Anzac Day falls on a Saturday in 2026. The ACT declared Monday 27 April an additional public holiday (NI2026-154), so both days are holidays. |
| Jun 8 | Mon | King's Birthday National public holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day National public holiday | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day National public holiday | Mon, Dec 28 |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in Australian Capital Territory
Public holidays in Australian Capital Territory that the rest of Australia does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9 | Mon | Canberra Day State/territory holiday | — | |
| Apr 4 | Sat | Easter Saturday State/territory holiday | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday State/territory holiday | — | |
| Jun 1 | Mon | Reconciliation Day State/territory holiday | — | |
| Oct 5 | Mon | Labour Day State/territory holiday | — |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Harmony Week / Harmony Day Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jul 5 | Sun | NAIDOC Week (first day) Observance | — | |
| Sep 6 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Observance | — |
Long weekends in Australian Capital Territory, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Australian Capital Territory have in 2026?
Australian Capital Territory has 13 public holidays in 2026: 8 national public holidays plus 5 Australian Capital Territory-specific holidays (Canberra Day, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Reconciliation Day, Labour Day).
What is the next holiday in Australian Capital Territory?
The next holiday in Australian Capital Territory is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (53 days away).
Are Australian Capital Territory holidays the same as the rest of Australia?
Mostly. Australian Capital Territory observes the national public holidays shared across Australia, plus its own: Canberra Day, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Reconciliation Day, Labour Day. Other states and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the state you need.