Long Weekends in Australian Capital Territory 2026
8 long weekends in ACT for 2026. 2 still coming up.
Next long weekend in ACT
Labour Day
Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct
Starts in
4
days
Upcoming Long Weekends
Labour Day
Sat 3 – Mon 5 Oct
Starts in 4 days
Leave hacks
Christmas Day + Boxing Day (additional public holiday)
Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec
Starts in 87 days
Leave hacks
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
How many long weekends are there in Australian Capital Territory in 2026?
Australian Capital Territory has 8 long weekends in 2026. These occur when public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday, creating a natural 3-day break without using any annual leave.
How can I maximise my time off in Australian Capital Territory in 2026?
Check the leave hacks on each long weekend above. By strategically taking 1-4 days of leave around public holidays, you can turn a 3-day weekend into a 9-day break or longer.
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 4 days.
Related tools
Picked for Australian Capital Territory, 2026.
Printable calendar
ACT2026Print a full year or a single month with public holidays and school terms, or save it as a PDF.
Working days calculator
Count business days between dates, excluding your state's public holidays.
Leave planner
Find the best dates to book annual leave around public holidays.
Is today a public holiday?
ACTCheck today's public holiday status in every state and territory.
