Canberra Day 2026
The ACT's own holiday on the second Monday in March, marking the naming of the capital in 1913.
In 2026, Canberra Day falls on Mon 9 Mar in ACT.
Date
Mon 9 Mar 2026
Public holiday in
ACT only
Natural break
3 days off (Sat 7 – Mon 9 Mar)
Canberra Day 2026: dates by state
- Canberra DayACT
Turn it into a proper break
The long weekend planner ranks the best ways to point a few days of annual leave at canberra day and every other 2026 holiday.
Open the planner for 2026Canberra Day FAQ
When is Canberra Day in 2026?
Canberra Day: Mon 9 Mar 2026 (ACT).
Is Canberra Day a public holiday, and where?
It is a public holiday in ACT only. The ACT's own holiday on the second Monday in March, marking the naming of the capital in 1913.
Does Canberra Day 2026 make a long weekend?
Yes: with the surrounding weekend it gives you 3 days off in a row (Sat 7 – Mon 9 Mar), before spending any annual leave. The long weekend planner shows how far a few days of leave stretch it.