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 2019
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2019.
| Date to be observed - 2019 | Public Holiday - 2019 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 01 January 2019 | New Year's Day |
| Monday 28 January 2019 | Public holiday for Australia Day Saturday 26 January |
| Monday 11 March 2019 | Canberra Day |
| Friday 19 April 2019 | Good Friday |
| Saturday 20 April 2019 | Easter Saturday |
| Sunday 21 April 2019 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 22 April 2019 | Easter Monday |
| Thursday 25 April 2019 | ANZAC Day |
| Monday 27 May 2019 | Reconciliation Day |
| Monday 10 June 2019 | Queen's Birthday |
| Monday 07 October 2019 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday 25 December 2019 | Christmas Day |
| Thursday 26 December 2019 | 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).
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(Information correct as at 7 February 2018)
Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations
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.
| Date to be observed - 2020 | Public Holiday - 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 1 January 2020 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday 27 January 2020 | Public holiday for Australia Day Sunday 26 January |
| Monday 9 March 2020 | Canberra Day |
| Friday 10 April 2020 | Good Friday |
| Saturday 11 April 2020 | Easter Saturday |
| Sunday 12 April 2020 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 13 April 2020 | Easter Monday |
| Saturday 25 April 2020 | ANZAC Day |
| Monday 1 June 2020 | Reconciliation Day |
| Monday 8 June 2020 | Queen’s Birthday |
| Monday 5 October 2020 | Labour Day |
| Friday 25 December 2020 | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December 2020 | Boxing Day |
| Monday 28 December 2020 | Additional public holiday for Saturday 26 December |
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).
(Information correct as at 30 November 2017)
Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations
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.
| Date to be observed - 2021 | Public Holiday - 2021 |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2021 | New Year's Day |
| Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Australia Day |
| Monday 8 March 2021 | Canberra Day |
| Friday 2 April 2021 | Good Friday |
| Saturday 3 April 2021 | Easter Saturday |
| Sunday 4 April 2021 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 5 April 2021 | Easter Monday |
| Monday 26 April 2021 | Public holiday for ANZAC Day Sunday 25 April 2021 |
| Monday 31 May 2021 | Reconciliation Day |
| Monday 14 June 2021 | Queen's Birthday |
| Monday 4 October 2021 | Labour Day |
| Saturday 25 December 2021 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday 26 December 2021 | Boxing Day |
| Monday 27 December 2021 | Additional public holiday for Saturday 25 December |
| Tuesday 28 December 2021 | Additional public holiday for Sunday 26 December |
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).
(Information correct as of 21 January 2019)
Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations Division
Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email: wsir@act.gov.au
Previous Years
Information on previous ACT Public Holidays: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
