Australian Capital Territory school & public holidays 2026
Every 2026 public holiday and school term break for Australian Capital Territory (ACT), with the long weekends called out. Use them to time your trip — and dodge the booked-out, priced-up weeks.
Long weekends in 2026
- Australia Day · Monday, Mon, 26 Jan 2026
- Christmas Day · Friday, Fri, 25 Dec 2026
ACT public holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Years Day | Thu, 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday |
| Australia Day | Mon, 26 Jan 2026 | Monday |
| Canberra Day | Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | Sunday |
| Anzac Day | Sat, 25 Apr 2026 | Saturday |
| Christmas Day | Fri, 25 Dec 2026 | Friday |
| Boxing Day | Sat, 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday |
ACT school holidays 2026
School holiday dates for 2026haven't been published yet — check back closer to the date.
Planning a Australian Capital Territory road trip in 2026?
Found a long weekend or a quiet week to travel? Map the whole lap — routes, nights, weather and costs — and lapabout flags the dates that clash with holidays.
Start planning — freeFrequently asked questions
- What are the public holidays in Australian Capital Territory in 2026?
- New Years Day (Thu, 1 Jan 2026); Australia Day (Mon, 26 Jan 2026); Canberra Day (Sun, 8 Mar 2026); Anzac Day (Sat, 25 Apr 2026); Christmas Day (Fri, 25 Dec 2026); Boxing Day (Sat, 26 Dec 2026)
- When are the Australian Capital Territory school holidays in 2026?
- School holiday dates for Australian Capital Territory in 2026 haven't been published yet.
- When are the long weekends in Australian Capital Territory in 2026?
- Australia Day on Monday, Mon, 26 Jan 2026; Christmas Day on Friday, Fri, 25 Dec 2026