The ACT's Daylight Saving arrangements are in line with New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
The Daylight Saving period in the ACT commences on the first Sunday in October and finishes on the first Sunday in April.
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2013.
| Date to be observed | Public Holiday |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 January 2013 | New Year's Day |
| Monday 28 January 2013 | Australia Day *Substitute for Saturday 26 January 2013 |
| Monday 11 March 2013 | Canberra Day |
| Friday 29 March 2013 | Good Friday |
| Saturday 30 March 2013 | Easter Saturday |
| Monday 1 April 2013 | Easter Monday |
| Thursday 25 April 2013 | Anzac Day |
| Monday 10 June 2013 | Queen's Birthday |
| Monday 30 September 2013 | Family & Community Day |
| Monday 7 October 2013 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday 25 December 2013 | Christmas Day |
| Thursday 26 December 2013 | Boxing Day |
Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change.
Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
2013 Public Holidays [
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The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2014.
| Date to be observed | Public Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 1 January 2014 | New Year's Day |
| Monday 27 January 2014 | Australia Day Public Holiday *Substitute for Sunday 26 January |
| Monday 10 March 2014 | Canberra Day |
| Friday 18 April 2014 | Good Friday |
| Saturday 19 April 2014 | Easter Saturday |
| Monday 21 April 2014 | Easter Monday |
| Friday 25 April 2014 | Anzac Day |
| Monday 9 June 2014 | Queen's Birthday |
| Monday 29 September 2014 | Family & Community Day |
| Monday 6 October 2014 | Labour Day |
| Thursday 25 December 2014 | Christmas Day |
| Friday 26 December 2014 | Boxing Day |
Note: All public holidays are accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change.
Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).
2014 Public Holidays [ PDF 300 KB]
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Contact: Canberra Connect
Phone: 13 22 81
Email: oir@act.gov.au
