Australian Capital Territory
2026 public holidays and school breaks
Every date checked against Holidays Act 1958 (ACT) A1958-19 and the ACT Government, on Friday 4 September 2026.
Public holiday School holidays Today
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Public holidays
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 26 Jan | Australia Day |
| Mon 9 Mar | Canberra Day |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday |
| Sat 4 Apr | Easter Saturday |
| Sun 5 Apr | Easter Sunday |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Sat 25 Apr | Anzac Day |
| Mon 27 Apr | Additional public holiday for Anzac Day |
| Mon 1 Jun | Reconciliation Day |
| Mon 8 Jun | King's Birthday |
| Mon 5 Oct | Labour Day |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
| Mon 28 Dec | Additional public holiday for Boxing Day |
School breaks
| Fri 3 Apr – Mon 20 Apr | Autumn holidays (18 days) |
| Sat 4 Jul – Mon 20 Jul | Winter holidays (17 days) |
| Sat 26 Sep – Mon 12 Oct | Spring holidays (17 days) |
| Sat 19 Dec – Mon 1 Feb | Summer holidays (45 days) |
Government schools. Catholic and independent schools set their own dates.
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