Reconciliation Day 2026 in Australia
Reconciliation Day 2026 in Australia is on
Monday, June 1, 2026
154 days ago
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About Reconciliation Day 2026
Reconciliation Day 2026 falls on Monday, June 1. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 30.
Reconciliation Day is a public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory, held on the Monday on or after May 27. Introduced in 2018, it marks the anniversary of the 1967 referendum on Aboriginal rights and opens National Reconciliation Week. Only the ACT observes it.
Reconciliation Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 1, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Reconciliation Day 2026
- Jun 8, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
Other holidays in June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | Mon | Western Australia Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jun 8 | Mon | King's Birthday | National public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, June 1, 2026
- Date rule
- May 27 if a Monday; otherwise the first Monday after May 27
- Legal status
- Public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory only
- First held
- 2018, replacing the ACT's Family and Community Day holiday
- Commemorates
- The 1967 referendum, approved by over 90 percent of voters, on Aboriginal rights
- Timing
- Opens National Reconciliation Week, which runs May 27 to June 3
Frequently asked questions
What day is Reconciliation Day in 2026?
Reconciliation Day 2026 is on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Is Reconciliation Day a day off in 2026?
Reconciliation 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 Reconciliation Day 2026?
Reconciliation Day 2026 was 154 days ago, on June 1, 2026.