Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays 2026
Complete list of public holiday dates for ACT in 2026, including long weekends and weekend holidays.
14
Total Holidays
10
Weekday Holidays
4
Weekend Holidays
7
Long Weekends
Next Public Holiday
Good Friday — Friday 3 April 2026
All ACT Public Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Long Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Australia Day | Yes |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Yes |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Easter Saturday(weekend) | Yes |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday(weekend) | Yes |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Anzac Day(weekend) | Yes |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Monday | Anzac Day (observed) | Yes |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Reconciliation Day | Yes |
| 8 June 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday | Yes |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Monday | Labour Day | Yes |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day(weekend) | Yes |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 public holidays in Australian Capital Territory in 2026. Of these, 10 fall on weekdays and 4 fall on weekends.