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Australian Capital Territory
Check public holidays and school term dates in Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Australian Capital Territory is Monday 13 April 2026.
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Public holidays in Australian Capital Territory (ACT) 2027
Public holidays in Australian Capital Territory include national dates such as New Year's Day and Good Friday, along with region-specific holidays such as Canberra Day and Reconciliation Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayFriday 1 January
Australia DayTuesday 26 January
Canberra DayMonday 8 March
Good FridayFriday 26 March
Easter SaturdaySaturday 27 March
Easter SundaySunday 28 March
Easter MondayMonday 29 March
ANZAC DaySunday 25 April
Reconciliation DayMonday 7 June
King's BirthdayMonday 14 June
Labour DayMonday 4 October
ANZAC Day additional public holidayMonday 26 April
Christmas DaySaturday 25 December
Boxing DaySunday 26 December
Christmas Day additional public holidayMonday 27 December
Boxing Day additional public holidayTuesday 28 December
Source: ACT Government. Last checked: 22 March 2026.
School term dates in Australian Capital Territory 2027
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Australian Capital Territory in 2027.
School term dates for Australian Capital Territory will be added here.
Source: ACT Education Directorate. Last checked: 22 March 2026.