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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.

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2023

The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2023.

Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication. Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).

*As 1 January (New Year’s Day) falls on a Sunday in 2023, an additional public holiday is observed on the Monday.
** As 27 May (Reconciliation Day) does not fall on a Monday in 2023, the public holiday is observed on the following Monday.

The Holidays Act 1958 also provides for bank holidays in the ACT. In addition to the above public holidays, there is a bank holiday on the first Monday in August. Bank holidays do not apply to everyone. Employers and employees are advised to check the Holidays Act 1958 for all bank holidays and refer to their relevant Enterprise Agreement or Award.

• Print version of 2023 ACT Public Holidays [ 189KB].
• ACT Government School Term Dates

(Information is correct as of 21 November 2023)
Work Safety Group
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email: wsg@act.gov.au

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2022

The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2022.

Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication.

* Since August 2014, where 1 January (New Year’s Day) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is an additional public holiday on the Monday.
** An additional public holiday for 22 September 2022 was declared on 13 September 2022 in the ACT as a National Day of mourning for Her Majesty the Queen following the Australian Government’s announcement that the day would be nationally recognised as a public holiday to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen.
***As 25 December (Christmas Day) falls on a Sunday in 2022, there is an additional public holiday on the Tuesday.

The Holidays Act 1958 also provides for bank holidays in the ACT. In addition to the above public holidays, there is a bank holiday on the first Monday in August. Bank holidays do not apply to everyone. Employers and employees are advised to check the Holidays Act 1958 for all bank holidays and refer to their relevant Enterprise Agreement or Award.

Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).

• Print version of 2022 ACT Public Holidays [ 189 KB].
• ACT Government School Term Dates

(Information correct as of 13 September 2022)
Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations Division
Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email: wsir@act.gov.au

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2021

The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2021.

Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication.

* An additional public holiday is declared for Sunday, 25 April 2021 under section 3(1)(b) of the Holidays Act 1951.
**As 25 April (ANZAC Day) falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday is observed as the public holiday.
***As 25 December (Christmas Day) falls on a Saturday in 2021, there is an additional public holiday on the Monday.
****As 26 December (Boxing Day) falls on a Sunday in 2021, there is an additional public holiday on the Tuesday.
The Holidays Act 1958 also provides for bank holidays in the ACT. In addition to the above public holidays, there is a bank holiday on the first Monday in August. Bank holidays do not apply to everyone. Employers and employees are advised to check the Holidays Act 1958 for all bank holidays and refer to their relevant Enterprise Agreement or Award.

Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).

• Print version of 2021 ACT Public Holidays [ 207 KB].
• ACT Government School Term Dates

(Information correct as of 6 December 2019)
Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations Division
Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email: wsir@act.gov.au

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2020

The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2020.

Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication.

*As 26 January (Australia Day) falls on a Sunday in 2020, the following Monday is observed as the public holiday.
**Monday, 27 April 2020 has been declared a public holiday for all Canberrans by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Safety. The 27 April 2020 public holiday is in addition to the ANZAC Day public holiday on 25 April 2020.
***As 26 December (Boxing Day) falls on a Saturday in 2020, there is an additional public holiday on the Monday.
****The Holidays Act 1958 also provides for bank holidays in the ACT. In addition to the above public holidays, there is a bank holiday on the first Monday in August. Bank holidays do not apply to everyone. Employers and employees are advised to check the Holidays Act 1958 for all bank holidays and refer to their relevant Enterprise Agreement or Award.

Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).

• Print version of 2020 ACT Public Holidays [ 189 KB].
• ACT Government School Term Dates

(Information correct as at 6 December 2019)
Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations Division
Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email: wsir@act.gov.au

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2019

The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2019.

Note: All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publication.

*As 26 January (Australia Day) falls on a Saturday in 2019, the following Monday is observed as the public holiday.

Information is sourced from the Holidays Act 1958 (ACT).

• Print version of 2019 ACT Public Holidays [  177.5 KB].
• ACT Government School Term Dates

(Information correct as at 7 February 2019)
Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations Division
Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email:  wsir@act.gov.au

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2018

The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2018.

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).

• Print version of 2018 ACT Public Holidays [ 319KB].

(Information correct as at 19 September 2017)
Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations
Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email:  oir@act.gov.au

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2017

The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2017.

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).

• Print version of 2017 ACT Public Holidays [ 319KB].

(Information correct as at 1 December 2016)
Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations
Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email:  oir@act.gov.au

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2016

The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2016.

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).

• Print version of 2016 ACT Public Holidays [ 99KB].

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2015

The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2015.

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).

• Print version 2015 ACT Public Holidays [ PDF 138KB]

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2014

The following public holidays were observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2014.

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).

• Print version of 2014 ACT Public Holidays [ PDF 300 KB]

Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2013

The following public holidays were observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2013.

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).

• Print version of 2013 ACT Public Holidays [ PDF 42 KB]