ACT Public Holidays 2027 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 5 off.
Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 and you're free from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027. Australian Capital Territory has 16 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2027 at a glance
- New Year's Day Fri 1 Jan 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Mon 4 Jan 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027).
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See this bridge- Australia Day Tue 26 Jan 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Mon 25 Jan 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027).
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See this bridge- Canberra Day Mon 8 Mar 2027 Regional: ACT
Book 1 day off (Fri 5 Mar 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027).
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See this bridge- Good Friday Fri 26 Mar 2027 National
- Easter Saturday Sat 27 Mar 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC
- Easter Sunday Sun 28 Mar 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA
- Easter Monday Mon 29 Mar 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Thu 25 Mar 2027). Get 5 days off in a row (Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027).
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See this bridge- Anzac Day Sun 25 Apr 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
- Anzac Day (additional day) Mon 26 Apr 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, WA
Book 1 day off (Fri 23 Apr 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 23 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027).
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See this bridge- Reconciliation Day Mon 31 May 2027 Regional: ACT
Book 1 day off (Fri 28 May 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 28 May – Mon 31 May 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- King's Birthday Mon 14 Jun 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC
Book 1 day off (Fri 11 Jun 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 11 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Labour Day Mon 4 Oct 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, SA
Book 1 day off (Fri 1 Oct 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Christmas Day Sat 25 Dec 2027 National
- Boxing Day Sun 26 Dec 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, VIC, WA
- Christmas Day (observed) Mon 27 Dec 2027 National
- Boxing Day (observed) Tue 28 Dec 2027 National except SA
Book 1 day off (Fri 24 Dec 2027). Get 5 days off in a row (Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Christmas Day Sat 25 Dec 2027 National
- Boxing Day Sun 26 Dec 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, VIC, WA
- Christmas Day (observed) Mon 27 Dec 2027 National
- Boxing Day (observed) Tue 28 Dec 2027 National except SA
Book 3 days off (Wed 29, Thu 30 and Fri 31 Dec 2027). Get 10 days off in a row (Sat 25 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028).
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See this bridgeBook 1 day off (Fri 31 Dec 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028).
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See this bridgePublic holidayBook this day offWeekend inside a break
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- 5 leave days give you 22 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days give you 42 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days give you 57 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days give you 72 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2027
The August bank holiday applies to banks only and is not a public holiday for most workers. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 4 Jan 2027
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan 2027
Australia Day
Book off: Mon 25 Jan 2027
Book off: Fri 22 Jan – Fri 29 Jan 2027
Canberra Day
Book off: Fri 5 Mar 2027
Book off: Mon 1 Mar – Fri 5 Mar 2027
Good Friday & Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Book off: Thu 25 Mar 2027
Book off: Fri 19 Mar – Thu 25 Mar 2027
Anzac Day & Anzac Day (additional day)
Book off: Fri 23 Apr 2027
Book off: Mon 19 Apr – Fri 23 Apr 2027
Reconciliation Day
Book off: Fri 28 May 2027
Book off: Mon 24 May – Fri 28 May 2027
King's Birthday
Book off: Fri 11 Jun 2027
Book off: Mon 7 Jun – Fri 11 Jun 2027
Labour Day
Book off: Fri 1 Oct 2027
Book off: Mon 27 Sep – Fri 1 Oct 2027
Christmas Day & Boxing Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Boxing Day (observed)
Book off: Fri 24 Dec 2027
Book off: Mon 20 Dec – Fri 24 Dec 2027
Christmas Day & Boxing Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Boxing Day (observed) & New Year's Day
Book off: Wed 29 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027
Book off: Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027
New Year's Day
Book off: Fri 31 Dec 2027
Book off: Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Fri 7 Jan 2028
All ACT public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | National |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day | National |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Canberra Day | Territory |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday | National |
| Sat 27 Mar 2027 weekend | Easter Saturday | Territory |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 weekend | Easter Sunday | Territory |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday | National |
| Sun 25 Apr 2027 weekend | Anzac Day | Territory |
| Mon 26 Apr 2027 | Anzac Day (additional day) | Territory |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Reconciliation Day | Territory |
| Mon 14 Jun 2027 | King's Birthday | Territory |
| Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Labour Day | Territory |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 weekend | Christmas Day | National |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 weekend | Boxing Day | Territory |
| Mon 27 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day (observed) | National |
| Tue 28 Dec 2027 | Boxing Day (observed) | National |
In 2027, Anzac Day is on Sun 25 Apr 2027, Christmas Day is on Sat 25 Dec 2027 and Boxing Day is on Sun 26 Dec 2027. When Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend, the ACT adds an extra public holiday on the next Monday or Tuesday. Rows in grey are listed for reference and not counted as days off. Checked against the official source: act
FAQ
How many public holidays does Australian Capital Territory have in 2027?
Australian Capital Territory has 16 public holidays in 2027 that give a full day off. Checked against the official source: act
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in Australian Capital Territory?
In 2027, Anzac Day is on Sun 25 Apr 2027, Christmas Day is on Sat 25 Dec 2027 and Boxing Day is on Sun 26 Dec 2027. When Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend, the ACT adds an extra public holiday on the next Monday or Tuesday.
How can I get the longest break in Australian Capital Territory in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027 (5 leave days) for 12 days off in a row, Thu 23 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028.
What is the best long weekend in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027.
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