Public holidays in the Australian Capital Territory in 2028
The public holidays in the Australian Capital Territory in 2028, as the ACT Government lists them, including any that apply only in some areas or for part of a day.
- By Book Keeping Pros
- Sources checked 15 Oct 2026
New Year's Day
Saturday 1 January 2028
The first public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory in 2028
- New Year's Day (additional day)
- Monday 3 January 2028
- Australia Day
- Wednesday 26 January 2028
Public holidays in 2028
Across the Australian Capital Territory
| Holiday | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Saturday 1 January 2028 | |
| New Year's Day (additional day) | Monday 3 January 2028 | |
| Australia Day | Wednesday 26 January 2028 | |
| Canberra Day | Monday 13 March 2028 | |
| Good Friday | Friday 14 April 2028 | |
| Easter Saturday (the day after Good Friday) | Saturday 15 April 2028 | |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 16 April 2028 | |
| Easter Monday | Monday 17 April 2028 | |
| ANZAC Day | Tuesday 25 April 2028 | |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday 29 May 2028 | |
| King's Birthday | Monday 12 June 2028 | |
| Labour Day | Monday 2 October 2028 | |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December 2028 | |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December 2028 |
From the ACT Government's list for 2028. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Long weekends in 2028
| Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|
| Saturday 1 January to Monday 3 January | New Year's Day, New Year's Day (additional day) |
| Saturday 11 March to Monday 13 March | Canberra Day |
| Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April | Good Friday, Easter Saturday (the day after Good Friday), Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| Saturday 27 May to Monday 29 May | Reconciliation Day |
| Saturday 10 June to Monday 12 June | King's Birthday |
| Saturday 30 September to Monday 2 October | Labour Day |
| Saturday 23 December to Tuesday 26 December | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
Weekends and the statewide whole-day holidays for 2028 only. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
General information
Sources
- Public holidays, school terms and daylight saving
ACT Government (Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate). Last updated 14 August 2026, released 14 August 2026. Checked 15 October 2026.
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