Reconciliation Day 2026
The ACT is the only jurisdiction with a Reconciliation Day public holiday: the first Monday on or after 27 May, the anniversary of the 1967 referendum.
In 2026, Reconciliation Day falls on Mon 1 Jun in ACT.
Reconciliation Day 2026: dates by state
- Reconciliation DayACT
Turn it into a proper break
The long weekend planner ranks the best ways to point a few days of annual leave at reconciliation day and every other 2026 holiday.
Open the planner for 2026Reconciliation Day FAQ
When is Reconciliation Day in 2026?
Reconciliation Day: Mon 1 Jun 2026 (ACT).
Is Reconciliation Day a public holiday, and where?
It is a public holiday in ACT only. The ACT is the only jurisdiction with a Reconciliation Day public holiday: the first Monday on or after 27 May, the anniversary of the 1967 referendum.
Does Reconciliation Day 2026 make a long weekend?
Yes: with the surrounding weekend it gives you 3 days off in a row (Sat 30 May – Mon 1 Jun), before spending any annual leave. The long weekend planner shows how far a few days of leave stretch it.