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Thursday 12 November 2026

Australian Capital Territory public holidays 2040

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

  1. As New Year's Day falls on Sunday 1 January, an additional public holiday is given on Monday 2 January.

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 six long weekends in 2040. See the long weekends.

ACT school terms · Business days in the ACT · 2040 calendar

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