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Daylight Saving and Public Holidays in the ACT
Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).Daylight Saving and Public Holidays in the ACT
The ACT's Daylight Saving arrangements are in line with New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
The Daylight Saving period in the ACT commences on the first Sunday in October and finishes on the first Sunday in April.
Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2023
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2023.
| Public holiday | Date to be observed |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January 2023* |
| Australia Day | Thursday 26 January 2023 |
| Canberra Day | Monday 13 March 2023 |
| Good Friday | Friday 7 April 2023 |
| Easter Saturday – the day after Good Friday | Saturday 8 April 2023 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 9 April 2023 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 10 April 2023 |
| ANZAC Day | Tuesday 25 April 2023 |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday 29 May 2023** |
| King's Birthday | Monday 12 June 2023 |
| Labour Day | Monday 2 October 2023 |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December 2023 |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December 2023 |
Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication. Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
*As 1 January (New Year’s Day) falls on a Sunday in 2023, an additional public holiday is observed on the Monday.
** As 27 May (Reconciliation Day) does not fall on a Monday in 2023, the public holiday is observed on the following Monday.
The Holidays Act 1958 also provides for bank holidays in the ACT. In addition to the above public holidays, there is a bank holiday on the first Monday in August. Bank holidays do not apply to everyone. Employers and employees are advised to check the Holidays Act 1958 for all bank holidays and refer to their relevant Enterprise Agreement or Award.
- Print version of 2023 ACT Public Holidays [ 189KB].
- ACT Government School Term Dates
(Information is correct as of 21 November 2023)
Work Safety Group
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
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Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2024
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2024.
| Public holiday | Date to be observed |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday 1 January 2024 |
| Australia Day | Friday 26 January 2024 |
| Canberra Day | Monday 11 March 2024 |
| Good Friday | Friday 29 March 2024 |
| Easter Saturday – the day after Good Friday | Saturday 30 March 2024 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 31 March 2024 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 1 April 2024 |
| ANZAC Day | Thursday 25 April 2024 |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday 27 May 2024 |
| King's Birthday | Monday 10 June 2024 |
| Labour Day | Monday 7 October 2024 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
| Boxing Day | Thursday 26 December 2024 |
Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication. Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
The Holidays Act 1958 also provides for bank holidays in the ACT. In addition to the above public holidays, there is a bank holiday on the first Monday in August. Bank holidays do not apply to everyone. Employers and employees are advised to check the Holidays Act 1958 for all bank holidays and refer to their relevant Enterprise Agreement or Award.
Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
- Print version of 2024 ACT Public Holidays [ 187KB].
- ACT Government School Term Dates
(Information is correct as of 21 November 2023)
Work Safety Group
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email: [email protected]
Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2025
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2025.
| Public holiday | Date to be observed |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday 1 January 2025 |
| Australia Day | Monday 27 January 2025* |
| Canberra Day | Monday 10 March 2025 |
| Good Friday | Friday 18 April 2025 |
| Easter Saturday – the day after Good Friday | Saturday 19 April 2025 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 20 April 2025 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 21 April 2025 |
| ANZAC Day | Friday 25 April 2025 |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday 2 June 2025** |
| King's Birthday | Monday 9 June 2025 |
| Labour Day | Monday 6 October 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Friday 26 December 2025 |
Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication. Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
*As 26 January (Australia Day) falls on a Sunday in 2025, the public holiday is observed on the following Monday.
** As 27 May (Reconciliation Day) does not fall on a Monday in 2025, the public holiday is observed on the following Monday.
The Holidays Act 1958 also provides for bank holidays in the ACT. In addition to the above public holidays, there is a bank holiday on the first Monday in August. Bank holidays do not apply to everyone. Employers and employees are advised to check the Holidays Act 1958 for all bank holidays and refer to their relevant Enterprise Agreement or Award.
Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
- Print version of 2025 ACT Public Holidays [ 188KB].
- ACT Government School Term Dates
(Information is correct as of 21 November 2023)
Work Safety Group
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email: [email protected]
Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2026
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2026.
| Public holiday | Date to be observed |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January 2026 |
| Canberra Day | Monday 9 March 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Saturday – the day after Good Friday | Saturday 4 April 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday 1 June 2026* |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June 2026 |
| Labour Day | Monday 5 October 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 and Monday 28 December 2026** |
Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication. Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
* As 27 May (Reconciliation Day) does not fall on a Monday in 2026, the public holiday is observed on the following Monday.
**As 26 December (Boxing Day) falls on a Saturday in 2026, an additional public holiday is observed on the Monday.
The Holidays Act 1958 also provides for bank holidays in the ACT. In addition to the above public holidays, there is a bank holiday on the first Monday in August. Bank holidays do not apply to everyone. Employers and employees are advised to check the Holidays Act 1958 for all bank holidays and refer to their relevant Enterprise Agreement or Award.
Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
- Print version of 2026 ACT Public Holidays [ 189KB].
- ACT Government School Term Dates
(Information is correct as of 21 November 2023)
Work Safety Group
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email: [email protected]
Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2027
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2027.
| Public holiday | Date to be observed |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 |
| Australia Day | Tuesday 26 January 2027 |
| Canberra Day | Monday 8 March 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Saturday – the day after Good Friday | Saturday 27 March 2027 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 28 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 |
| ANZAC Day | Monday 26 April 2027* |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday 31 May 2027** |
| King's Birthday | Monday 14 June 2027 |
| Labour Day | Monday 4 October 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday 25 and Monday 27 December 2027*** |
| Boxing Day | Sunday 26 and Tuesday 28 December 2027**** |
Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication. Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
*As 25 April (ANZAC Day) falls on a Sunday in 2027, the public holiday is observed on the following Monday.
**As 27 May (Reconciliation Day) does not fall on a Monday in 2027, the public holiday is observed on the following Monday.
***As 25 December (Christmas Day) falls on a Saturday in 2027, an additional public holiday is observed on the Monday.
****As 26 December (Boxing Day) falls on a Sunday in 2027, an additional public holiday is observed on the Tuesday.
The Holidays Act 1958 also provides for bank holidays in the ACT. In addition to the above public holidays, there is a bank holiday on the first Monday in August. Bank holidays do not apply to everyone. Employers and employees are advised to check the Holidays Act 1958 for all bank holidays and refer to their relevant Enterprise Agreement or Award.
Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
- Print version of 2027 ACT Public Holidays [ 276KB].
- ACT Government School Term Dates
(Information is correct as of 21 November 2023)
Work Safety Group
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email: [email protected]
Previous Years
Information on previous ACT Public Holidays: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 and 2013.