ACT Public Holidays 2026 — Canberra Calendar

ACT Public Holidays 2026 — Complete Calendar

ACT public holidays in 2026 apply to employees across Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory. The ACT observes two unique public holidays not observed in NSW: Canberra Day in March and Reconciliation Day in May, which replaced Family and Community Day in 2018.

Notes on ACT Public Holidays 2026

• Canberra Day — Canberra Day commemorates the naming of Canberra by the Governor-General's wife Lady Denman on 12 March 1913. It is observed on the second Monday in March each year and is unique to the ACT.
• Reconciliation Day — Reconciliation Day recognises the importance of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Australian community. It falls on the last Monday on or before 27 May — National Sorry Day — each year. In 2026, Reconciliation Day falls on Monday 25 May.
• Anzac Day substitute — Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026. The substitute public holiday is Monday 27 April 2026 for eligible employees.

Employee Rights on ACT Public Holidays

For information on employee entitlements on ACT public holidays, visit fairwork.gov.au or the ACT Government at act.gov.au.

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