Family & Community Day
Friday before the AFL Grand Final — ACT only, date varies each year
Family & Community Day is observed in the ACT on the Friday before the AFL Grand Final, a date it shares with Victoria's AFL Grand Final Friday holiday. This gives the ACT a four-day long weekend around the AFL Grand Final. The holiday was introduced to recognise the importance of family and community life, and replaced the Monday before the AFL Grand Final.
Upcoming Dates
| Year | Actual Date | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
Friday, 25 September 2026
Friday before AFL Grand Final — ACT only, date varies each year |
| 2027 | Friday, 24 September 2027 |
Friday, 24 September 2027
Friday before AFL Grand Final — ACT only, date varies each year |
Legal Basis
When is it observed?
Friday before the AFL Grand Final — ACT only, date varies each year
Other Holidays
- New Year's Day
- Australia Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Saturday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- ANZAC Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- King's Birthday
- Bank Holiday
- Canberra Day
- Reconciliation Day
- AFL Grand Final Friday
- Melbourne Cup Day
- Labour Day
- Royal Queensland Show
- Adelaide Cup
- Western Australia Day
- Eight Hours Day
- May Day
- Picnic Day