Daylight Saving and Public Holidays in the ACT
The ACT has agreed to amend its Daylight Saving arrangements in line with New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
For details click on the PDF below.
Daylight Saving Arrangements in the ACT [
PDF 40 KB]
Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2010
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2010.
| Friday 1 January | New Years Day |
| Tuesday 26 January | Australia Day |
| Monday 8 March | Canberra Day |
| Friday 2 April | Good Friday |
| Saturday 3 April | Easter Saturday |
| Monday 5 April | Easter Monday |
| Monday 26 April | Anzac Day |
| Monday 14 June | Queen's Birthday |
| Monday 27 September | Family & Community Day |
| Monday 4 October | Labour Day |
| Monday 27 December | Christmas Day Public Holiday In lieu of Saturday December 25th |
| Tuesday 28 December | Boxing Day Public Holiday In lieu of Sunday December 26th |
(Information correct as of 15 September 2009.)
Click on the PDF for a list of ACT Public Holidays to be observed in 2010. 2010 Public Holidays [ PDF 40 KB]
Contact: Canberra Connect
Phone: 13 22 81
Email: oir@act.gov.au
Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2011
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2011.
| Monday 3 January | New Years Day |
| Wednesday 26 January | Australia Day |
| Monday 14 March | Canberra Day |
| Friday 22 April | Good Friday |
| Saturday 23 April | Easter Saturday |
| Monday 25 April | Easter Monday |
| # Monday 25 April | Anzac Day |
| Monday 13 June | Queen's Birthday |
| Monday 3 October | Labour Day |
| Monday 10 October | Family & Community Day |
| Monday 26 December | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday 27 December | Boxing Day |
# Possible substitute holiday to be considered by Government
(Information correct as of September 2009.)
Click on the PDF for a list of ACT Public Holidays to be observed in 2011. 2011 Public Holidays [ PDF 36 KB]
Contact: Canberra Connect
Phone: 13 22 81
Email: oir@act.gov.au