Canberra Day 2027
The ACT's own holiday on the second Monday in March, marking the naming of the capital in 1913.
In 2027, Canberra Day falls on Mon 8 Mar in ACT.
Date
Mon 8 Mar 2027
Public holiday in
ACT only
Natural break
3 days off (Sat 6 – Mon 8 Mar)
Canberra Day 2027: 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 2027 holiday.
Open the planner for 2027Canberra Day FAQ
When is Canberra Day in 2027?
Canberra Day: Mon 8 Mar 2027 (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 2027 make a long weekend?
Yes: with the surrounding weekend it gives you 3 days off in a row (Sat 6 – Mon 8 Mar), before spending any annual leave. The long weekend planner shows how far a few days of leave stretch it.