No — but it's the weekend in ACT.
Today isn't a gazetted public holiday, though it's not a working day either. The next public holiday is on its way.
Sunday 11 October 2026
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026
What about the other states?
Coming up in ACT
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026
Boxing Day
Sat, 26 Dec · 76 days
Public holidays in Australian Capital Territory
This page always answers for today in Australian Capital Territory. When ACT has a gazetted public holiday the verdict turns to “Yes” with the holiday's name; on any other day it's “No”, followed by a live countdown to the next one.
Whether a day is a public holiday in ACT is set by ACT legislation, which is why the answer can differ from the state next door. Substitute days — when a holiday lands on a weekend — are counted and labelled here too.
Common questions
Is today a public holiday in ACT?
No. As of Sunday 11 October 2026, today is not a public holiday in ACT. The next ACT public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in ACT?
Yes. Easter Saturday is a gazetted public holiday in ACT, alongside Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Do public holidays mean penalty rates in ACT?
Generally yes. Working a gazetted ACT public holiday usually attracts public-holiday penalty rates under your award or agreement, and many employees are entitled to the day off on full pay. Check your specific award for the exact rate.
Why is a day a public holiday in ACT but not in other states?
ACT sets its own public holidays by legislation. Nationally shared days aside, each jurisdiction picks its own — so ACT can observe a holiday on a date when the rest of the country is at work, and vice versa.
When is the next public holiday in ACT?
The next public holiday in ACT is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, with a live countdown at the top of this page. The full list of upcoming dates is on the Australian Capital Territory public holidays page.
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