Long Weekends in Australian Capital Territory
8 long weekends in ACT this year. 2 still coming up.
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Next long weekend in ACT
Labour Day
Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct
Starts in
5
days
Upcoming Long Weekends
Labour Day
Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct
Starts in 5 days
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Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec
Starts in 88 days
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Easter is the biggest long weekend on the calendar — see the Easter public holiday dates across Australia.
Past Long Weekends
Australia Day
Sat 24 – Mon 26 Jan
Canberra Day
Sat 7 – Mon 9 Mar
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr
Anzac Day (additional public holiday)
Sat 25 – Mon 27 Apr
Reconciliation Day
Sat 30 May – Mon 1 June
King's Birthday
Sat 6 – Mon 8 June
Frequently asked questions
When is the next long weekend in Australian Capital Territory?
The next long weekend in Australian Capital Territory is Labour Day (Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct), which starts in 5 days.
How can I maximise my long weekends with leave?
The best strategy is to take leave on days adjacent to public holidays. For example, if a holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend using just 1 day of leave.
Which long weekend in Australian Capital Territory needs the least leave?
Long weekends that fall on a Friday or Monday need no leave at all -- look for the "No leave needed" tag above. Others show exactly how many leave days to book for the payoff.
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