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Public Holidays in the ACT – Australian Dates And Time

Australian public holidays in the ACT are not just a matter of taking the day off work, but are also important times to celebrate the heritage and to reflect on the important events that have shaped the nation.

Dates of public holidays change each year and vary by state. Some dates more than 12 months in advance may not yet be officially approved. While we believe the following to be correct, please check locally for the latest information.

Australian School Term Dates
Daylight Savings Dates
Public Holiday Calendars
ACT   QLD   NSW   VIC   TAS   NT   SA   WA
Special Observances in Australia
Australian Time Zones
— 2016 —
Fri01 JanNew Year’s DayMon25 AprANZAC Day
Tues26 JanAustralia DayMon13 JuneQueen’s Birthday
Mon14 MarCanberra DayMon26 SepFamily & Community Day
Fri25 MarGood FridayMon03 OctLabour Day
Sat26 MarEaster SaturdayThur25 DecChristmas Day
Sun27 MarEasterFri26 DecBoxing Day Holiday
Mon28 MarEaster MondayTue27 DecChristmas Day Holiday*
— 2017 —
Sun01 JanNew Year’s DayMon17 AprEaster Monday*
Mon02 JanNew Year’s Day Holiday*Tues25 AprANZAC Day
Thurs26 JanAustralia DayMon12 JuneQueen’s Birthday
Mon13 MarCanberra DayMon25 SepFamily & Community Day
Fri14 AprGood FridayMon02 OctLabour Day
Sat15 AprEaster SaturdayMon25 DecChristmas Day
Sun16 AprEasterTues26 DecBoxing Day Holiday

*An additional public holiday is added
The Holidays Act provides for an extra public holiday to be added
when Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day falls on a weekend.

The Canberra Day date was changed by legislation in 2007.

— 2016 —
Fri01 JanNew Year’s DayMon25 AprANZAC Day
Tues26 JanAustralia DayMon13 JuneQueen’s Birthday
Mon14 MarCanberra DayMon26 SepFamily & Community Day
Fri25 MarGood FridayMon03 OctLabour Day
Sat26 MarEaster SaturdayThur25 DecChristmas Day
Sun27 MarEasterFri26 DecBoxing Day Holiday
Mon28 MarEaster MondayTue27 DecChristmas Day Holiday*
— 2017 —
Sun01 JanNew Year’s DayMon17 AprEaster Monday*
Mon02 JanNew Year’s Day Holiday*Tues25 AprANZAC Day
Thurs26 JanAustralia DayMon12 JuneQueen’s Birthday
Mon13 MarCanberra DayMon25 SepFamily & Community Day
Fri14 AprGood FridayMon02 OctLabour Day
Sat15 AprEaster SaturdayMon25 DecChristmas Day
Sun16 AprEasterTues26 DecBoxing Day Holiday

*An additional public holiday is added
The Holidays Act provides for an extra public holiday to be added
when Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day falls on a weekend.

The Canberra Day date was changed by legislation in 2007.


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