Canberra Day 2027 in Australia
Canberra Day 2027 in Australia is on
Monday, March 8, 2027
126 days away
There are 126 days until Canberra Day 2027 in Australia — Monday, March 8, 2027.
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About Canberra Day 2027
Canberra Day 2027 falls on Monday, March 8. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, March 6.
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 2027
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Jun 14, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in March 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 | Tue | King Island Show | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 8 | Mon | Adelaide Cup Day | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 21 | Sun | Harmony Week / Harmony Day | Observance |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday | National public holiday |
| Mar 27 | Sat | Easter Saturday | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday | National public holiday |
| Mar 30 | Tue | Easter Tuesday | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, March 8, 2027
- 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 2027?
Canberra Day 2027 is on Monday, March 8, 2027.
Is Canberra Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 126 days until Canberra Day 2027 (March 8, 2027) as of today.