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Wednesday 11 November 2026

Australian Capital Territory public holidays 2038

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The next public holiday in the ACT is Christmas Day, Friday 25 December.

  1. As Christmas Day falls on Saturday 25 December, an additional public holiday is given on Monday 27 December.
  2. As Boxing Day falls on Sunday 26 December, an additional public holiday is given on Tuesday 28 December.

Public holidays in the ACT are set under the Holidays Act 1958. Official list: ACT Government. For pay and entitlements, check your award or the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94).

Plan around them

The ACT has seven long weekends in 2038. See the long weekends.

ACT school terms · Business days in the ACT · 2038 calendar

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