Daylight Saving and Public Holidays in the ACT
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.
Daylight Saving Arrangements in the ACT [
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Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2012
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2012.
| Date to be observed | Public Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sunday 1 January 2012 | New Years Day *Additional public holiday |
| Monday 2 January 2012 | New Years Day Public Holiday *Substitute for Sunday 1 January |
| Thursday 26 January 2012 | Australia Day |
| Monday 12 March 2012 | Canberra Day |
| Friday 6 April 2012 | Good Friday |
| Saturday 7 April 2012 | Easter Saturday |
| Monday 9 April 2012 | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday 25 April 2012 | Anzac Day |
| Monday 11 June 2012 | Queen's Birthday |
| Monday 1 October 2012 | Labour Day |
| Monday 8 October 2012 | Family & Community Day |
| Tuesday 25 December 2012 | Christmas Day |
| Wednesday 26 December 2012 | 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).
2012 Public Holidays [ PDF 30 KB]
Contact: Canberra Connect
Phone: 13 22 81
Email: oir@act.gov.au
Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2013
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 [ PDF 42 KB]
Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2014
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]
ACT School Term Dates
ACT Government school term dates 
Contact: Canberra Connect
Phone: 13 22 81
Email: oir@act.gov.au
