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.
Public Holidays observed in the ACT during 2017
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2017.
| Date to be observed - 2017 | Public Holiday - 2017 |
|---|---|
| Sunday 1 January 2017 | New Year's Day |
| Monday 2 January 2017 | Additional holiday for Sunday 1 January |
| Thursday 26 January 2017 | Australia Day |
| Monday 13 March 2017 | Canberra Day |
| Friday 14 April 2017 | Good Friday |
| Saturday 15 April 2017 | Easter Saturday |
| Sunday 16 April 2017 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 17 April 2017 | Easter Monday |
| Tuesday 25 April 2017 | ANZAC Day |
| Monday 12 June 2017 | Queen's Birthday |
| Monday 25 September 2017 | Family and Community Day |
| Monday 2 October 2017 | Labour Day |
| Monday 25 December 2017 | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday 26 December 2017 | 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 1 February 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 2018
The following public holidays will be observed in the Australian Capital Territory during 2018.
| Date to be observed - 2018 | Public Holiday - 2018 |
|---|---|
| Monday 01 January 2018 | New Year's Day |
| Friday 26 January 2018 | Australia Day |
| Monday 12 March 2018 | Canberra Day |
| Friday 30 March 2018 | Good Friday |
| Saturday 31 March 2018 | Easter Saturday |
| Sunday 01 April 2018 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 02 April 2018 | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday 25 April 2018 | ANZAC Day |
| Monday 28 May 2018 | Reconciliation Day |
| Monday 11 June 2018 | Queen's Birthday |
| Monday 01 October 2018 | Labour Day |
| Tuesday 25 December 2018 | Christmas Day |
| Wednesday 26 December 2018 | 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).
(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 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 |
| Saturday 26 January 2019 | Australia Day |
| Monday 28 January 2019 | Additional public holiday for Saturday 26 January 2019 |
| 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).
(Information correct as at 19 September 2017)
Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations
Chief Minister Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Email: oir@act.gov.au
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).
Previous Years
Information on previous ACT Public Holidays: 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
