ACT Public Holidays
ACT Public Holidays 2028
Complete ACT public holiday dates for 2028, including Australian Capital Territory holidays, regional/special dates and planning guidance.
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These dates are published in the official ACT Government calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Saturday 1 January 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| New Year's Day Additional/substitute observance | Monday 3 January 2028 | Officially confirmed additional |
| Australia Day | Wednesday 26 January 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| Canberra Day | Monday 13 March 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| Good Friday | Friday 14 April 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| Easter Saturday - the day after Good Friday | Saturday 15 April 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 16 April 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| Easter Monday | Monday 17 April 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| ANZAC Day | Tuesday 25 April 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday 29 May 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| King's Birthday | Monday 12 June 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| Labour Day | Monday 2 October 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December 2028 | Officially confirmed actual |
Primary official source: ACT Government.
Regional & special holidays
Local or limited-application dates in 2028
| Holiday | Date | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Bank Holiday | Monday 7 August 2028 Officially confirmed | ACT bank employees covered by the relevant agreement; not a general public holiday |
Plan your 2028 public holiday breaks
The Australian Capital Territory calendar lists 14 full-day statewide or territory-wide observances in 2028. This count includes additional or substitute days listed in the table, and excludes regional, special and part-day entries. It is a calendar count, rather than a guarantee of paid days off for an individual roster.
Easter in ACT in 2028
Good Friday falls on Friday 14 April; Easter Saturday - the day after Good Friday falls on Saturday 15 April; Easter Sunday falls on Sunday 16 April; Easter Monday falls on Monday 17 April. For someone who normally works Monday to Friday and has Good Friday and Easter Monday off, the Easter period creates a four-day break. Check your normal work pattern before treating weekend public holidays as extra leave.
ANZAC Day in 2028
ANZAC Day: Tuesday 25 April (actual). Use the observances shown in this jurisdiction’s calendar. Weekend arrangements vary between states and territories, so a neighbouring state’s Monday observance should not be assumed to apply here.
Friday and Monday holiday opportunities
These full-day dates can create three-day weekends for a standard Monday-to-Friday work pattern. Easter is shown separately above. The dates are confirmed in the official year-specific calendar.
- New Year's Day — Monday 3 January
- Canberra Day — Monday 13 March
- Reconciliation Day — Monday 29 May
- King's Birthday — Monday 12 June
- Labour Day — Monday 2 October
- Christmas Day — Monday 25 December
Local details to check before booking
Canberra Day, Reconciliation Day and Labour Day are useful ACT planning dates. People travelling or working across the ACT–NSW border should compare both calendars. The August Bank Holiday is a separate limited-application date, rather than a general public holiday across Canberra.
Keep planning with the right tools
Check regional and special holiday coverage, compare long weekend options, or calculate a break with Annual Leave Planner. Families should also check school dates independently. Public holidays and school holidays are different calendars.
Frequently asked questions
What public holidays apply in ACT in 2028?
The table on this page lists statewide or territory-wide dates with their confirmation status and separately identifies regional or special dates.
Are all ACT holiday dates statewide?
No. Regional and special entries only apply where the official source says they apply.