Canberra Day 2026 in Australia
Canberra Day 2026 in Australia is on
Monday, March 9, 2026
238 days ago
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About Canberra Day 2026
Canberra Day 2026 falls on Monday, March 9. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, March 7.
Canberra Day, the second Monday in March, is a public holiday only in the Australian Capital Territory. It celebrates the founding of Australia's capital city, officially named at a ceremony on March 12, 1913.
Canberra Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 9, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | March 8, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Canberra Day 2026
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2026 Anzac Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jun 8, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3 | Tue | King Island Show | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 9 | Mon | Adelaide Cup Day | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Harmony Week / Harmony Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, March 9, 2026
- Date rule
- Second Monday in March
- Legal status
- Public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory only
- Commemorates
- The naming of Canberra by Lady Denman on March 12, 1913
- Date moved
- From the third to the second Monday in March, effective 2008
- City designer
- Walter Burley Griffin, a Chicago architect chosen by competition in 1912
Frequently asked questions
What day is Canberra Day in 2026?
Canberra Day 2026 is on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Is Canberra Day a day off in 2026?
Canberra Day is a state/territory holiday in the states and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Canberra Day 2026?
Canberra Day 2026 was 238 days ago, on March 9, 2026.