Public holiday count
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Public holiday entries listed for Australian Capital Territory in 2026.
School Holidays
Australian Capital Territory 2026 School Holidays
View Australian Capital Territory school holiday periods for 2026, including break lengths, planning links, and public holiday context.
School holiday periods
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Term breaks available for planning family leave.
Leave opportunities
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Ranked annual leave windows around public holidays.
Long weekend notes
- Australia DayMon, 26 Jan can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Canberra DayMon, 9 Mar can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Good FridayFri, 3 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Easter MondayMon, 6 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Anzac Day (additional day)Mon, 27 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Reconciliation DayMon, 1 June can help create or extend a long weekend.
- King's BirthdayMon, 8 June can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Labour DayMon, 5 Oct can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Boxing Day (additional day)Mon, 28 Dec can help create or extend a long weekend.
School holiday breaks
School Holidays - Term 1
Fri, 3 Apr to Sun, 19 Apr
School Holidays - Term 2
Sat, 4 July to Sun, 19 July
School Holidays - Term 3
Sat, 26 Sept to Sun, 11 Oct
School Holidays - Term 4
Sat, 19 Dec to Thu, 28 Jan 2027
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- School Holidays - Term 1Fri, 3 Apr to Sun, 19 Apr
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- School Holidays - Term 2Sat, 4 July to Sun, 19 July
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- School Holidays - Term 3Sat, 26 Sept to Sun, 11 Oct
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- School Holidays - Term 3Sat, 26 Sept to Sun, 11 Oct
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- School Holidays - Term 4Sat, 19 Dec to Thu, 28 Jan 2027
School holiday period table
| Date | Name | Type | Notes |
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| Fri, 3 Apr to Sun, 19 Apr | School Holidays - Term 1 | School holidays | Multi-day holiday period. |
| Sat, 4 July to Sun, 19 July | School Holidays - Term 2 | School holidays | Multi-day holiday period. |
| Sat, 26 Sept to Sun, 11 Oct | School Holidays - Term 3 | School holidays | Multi-day holiday period. |
| Sat, 19 Dec to Thu, 28 Jan 2027 | School Holidays - Term 4 | School holidays | Multi-day holiday period. |
Related planning tools
Best days to take leave in Australian Capital Territory 2026See ranked annual leave windows around public holidays.Australian Capital Territory school holidays 2026Compare term breaks with public holidays and weekends.Plan leave on the calendarImport holidays and lay out annual leave by person or trip.Calculate date spansCheck date spans and calendar differences before booking leave.Create a countdown to a holidayShare a countdown link for a public holiday, trip, or school break.Group dates in Date PlannerCreate labelled date groups for trips, breaks, deadlines, and events.
FAQ
How many public holidays are there in Australian Capital Territory in 2026?
Australian Capital Territory has 15 public holiday entries listed for 2026 in this calendar.
Which public holidays create long weekends?
Long weekends are highlighted on the page when public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday, or when observed substitute days extend the weekend.
Are school holidays included?
Yes. Australian Capital Territory school holiday periods are linked and shown where relevant for 2026.
Can I plan annual leave around these dates?
Yes. Use the leave calendar and best-days-off links to plan annual leave around public holidays and weekends.