| Holiday | Observed | Actual Date | State-Specific Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | 1 Jan | National Public Holidays |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 | 26 Jan | National Public Holidays |
|
ACT
Canberra Day
2nd Monday in March — ACT only |
Monday, 9 March 2026 | — | Australian Capital Territory |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | — | National Public Holidays |
| ACT Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April 2026 | — | Australian Capital Territory |
| ACT Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 | — | Australian Capital Territory |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 | — | National Public Holidays |
|
ANZAC Day
Observed on 25 April (Saturday) — no Monday substitute in Australia |
Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 25 Apr | National Public Holidays |
|
ACT
Reconciliation Day
Monday on or before 27 May — ACT only |
Monday, 25 May 2026 | 27 May | Australian Capital Territory |
|
ACT
King's Birthday
2nd Monday in June — ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS |
Monday, 8 June 2026 | — | Australian Capital Territory |
|
ACT
Family & Community Day
Friday before AFL Grand Final — ACT only, date varies each year |
Friday, 25 September 2026 | — | Australian Capital Territory |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 | 25 Dec | National Public Holidays |
| Boxing Day | Monday, 28 December 2026 | 26 Dec | National Public Holidays |
Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays 2026
Public holidays in Australian Capital Territory for 2026. Includes national and state-specific holidays.