Reconciliation Day 2027 in Australia
There are 210 days until Reconciliation Day 2027 in Australia — Monday, May 31, 2027.
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About Reconciliation Day 2027
Reconciliation Day 2027 falls on Monday, May 31. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 29.
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 2027
- Jun 14, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in May 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | Fri | Agfest | State/territory holiday |
| May 9 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, May 31, 2027
- 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 2027?
Reconciliation Day 2027 is on Monday, May 31, 2027.
Is Reconciliation Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 210 days until Reconciliation Day 2027 (May 31, 2027) as of today.