When is Canberra Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Canberra Day 2026 is on Mon 9 Mar 2026.
- 2027Canberra Day 2027 is on Mon 8 Mar 2027.
It is a public holiday in Australian Capital Territory only.
Canberra Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
March
2027
March
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Canberra Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Canberra DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 6 Mar – Mon 9 Mar 2026Book offFri 6 Mar 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Canberra DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027Book offFri 5 Mar 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Canberra Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Canberra Day is a public holiday in Australian Capital Territory only.
What day is Canberra Day 2026?
Canberra Day 2026 is on Mon 9 Mar 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Canberra Day 2026?
Book off Fri 6 Mar 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 6 Mar – Mon 9 Mar 2026.
What day is Canberra Day 2027?
Canberra Day 2027 is on Mon 8 Mar 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Canberra Day 2027?
Book off Fri 5 Mar 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027.
Other Australia holidays
New Year's DayAustralia DayLabour DayAdelaide Cup DayEight Hours DayCanberra DayGood FridayEaster SaturdayEaster SundayEaster MondayAnzac DayMay DayWestern Australia DayReconciliation DayKing's BirthdayPicnic DayFriday before AFL Grand FinalMelbourne CupChristmas DayBoxing DayProclamation Day
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