AUSTRALIAN DATES AND TIME

Public Holidays in the ACT

Dates of public holidays change each year and vary by state. Some dates more than 12 months in advance may not yet be officially approved. While we believe the following to be correct, please check locally for the latest information.

 

— 2012 —
Sun Mon	01 Jan 02 Jan*	New Year's Day	Wed	25 Apr	ANZAC Day
Thur	26 Jan	Australia Day Holiday	Mon	11 Jun	Queen's Birthday
Mon	12 Mar	Canberra Day	Mon	01 Oct	Labour Day
Fri	06 Apr	Good Friday	Mon	08 Nov	Family & Community Day
Sat	07 Apr	Easter Saturday	Tues	25 Dec	Christmas Day
Mon	09 Apr	Easter Monday	Wed	26 Dec	Boxing Day

 

— 2013 —        (proposed dates, not yet approved)
Tues	01 Jan	New Year's Day	Thur	25 Apr	ANZAC Day
Mon	28 Jan*	Australia Day Holiday	Mon	10 Jun	Queen's Birthday
Mon	11 Mar	Canberra Day	Mon	30 Sep	Family & Community Day
Fri	29 Mar	Good Friday	Mon	07 Oct	Labour Day
Sat	30 Mar	Easter Saturday	Wed	25 Dec	Christmas Day
Mon	01 Apr	Easter Monday	Thur	26 Dec	Boxing Day

*Substitute public holiday.     The Canberra Day date was changed by legislation in 2007.

Yes, we know Christmas is on the 25th of December. When it falls on a Sunday,
the following Monday becomes Christmas Day Holiday. Boxing Day is also moved forward 1 day as well.