Australian Capital Territory Calendar 2026
Public holidays, school breaks, and long weekends for Australian Capital Territory — the whole year in a single scroll.
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When do the clocks change in Australian Capital Territory?
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ACT pupil-free days 2026
State-school staff professional development dates. Dates within school holidays do not add extra term-time closures. Confirm your school’s arrangements; Catholic and independent schools may use different calendars.
| Date | Day | Student calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 29 January 2026 | Thursday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 |
| 20 April 2026 | Monday | School holidays — between terms |
| 20 July 2026 | Monday | School holidays — between terms |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | School holidays — between terms |
Source: ACT Government Education Directorate. Verified 2026-09-19.
These school dates are separate from public holidays and working-day totals. The public-holiday calendar feed and default printable-calendar sheets do not include them. Print this page to keep the table.
Australian Capital Territory 2026 calendar FAQs
How many public holidays does the Australian Capital Territory have in 2026?
The 2026 calendar for the Australian Capital Territory includes 15 declared public holidays. They are: New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan), Australia Day (Mon 26 Jan), Canberra Day (Mon 9 Mar), Good Friday (Fri 3 Apr), Easter Saturday (Sat 4 Apr), Easter Sunday (Sun 5 Apr), Easter Monday (Mon 6 Apr), Anzac Day (Sat 25 Apr), Anzac Day – additional day (Mon 27 Apr), Reconciliation Day (Mon 1 June), King's Birthday (Mon 8 June), Labour Day (Mon 5 Oct), Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec), Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec), Boxing Day – additional day (Mon 28 Dec).
How many long weekends are there in the Australian Capital Territory in 2026?
The 2026 calendar for the Australian Capital Territory includes 8 long weekends. They fall on: Sat 24 – Mon 26 Jan (Australia Day), Sat 7 – Mon 9 Mar (Canberra Day), Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr (Good Friday + Easter Monday), Sat 25 – Mon 27 Apr (Anzac Day), Sat 30 May – Mon 1 June (Reconciliation Day), Sat 6 – Mon 8 June (King's Birthday), Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct (Labour Day), Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec (Christmas Day + Boxing Day).
When are the 2026 school holidays in the Australian Capital Territory?
The 2026 school holidays for the Australian Capital Territory are: Summer holidays (Fri 19 Dec 2025 – Sun 1 Feb 2026), Autumn holidays (Fri 3 – Mon 20 Apr), Winter holidays (Sat 4 – Mon 20 July), Spring holidays (Sat 26 Sept – Mon 12 Oct), Summer holidays (Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Mon 1 Feb 2027).
Can I print the Australian Capital Territory 2026 calendar?
Yes. The printable Australian Capital Territory 2026 calendar lays out the same public holidays on A4, ready to print or save as a PDF.
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