Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays 2020

Public holidays in Australian Capital Territory, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2020 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
12public holidays
10fall on a weekday
9long weekends (Mon or Fri)
252working days in 2020

Public holidays in 2020

New Year's Day
Jan 1Wednesday
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Australia Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Jan 27Monday
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Canberra Day
Mar 9Monday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 10Friday
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Easter SaturdayFalls on a weekend
Apr 11Saturday
Passed
Easter SundayFalls on a weekend
Apr 12Sunday
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Easter Monday
Apr 13Monday
Passed
Anzac DayFalls on a weekend
Apr 25Saturday
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Reconciliation Day
Jun 1Monday
Passed
King's Birthday
Jun 8Monday
Passed
Labour Day
Oct 5Monday
Passed
Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
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Boxing DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 26Saturday
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Boxing Day (additional day)Day off in lieu
Dec 28Monday
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Working days in 2020

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23221
February20020
March22121
April22220
May21021
June22220
July23023
August21021
September22022
October22121
November21021
December23221
Total26210252

Where these dates come from

Official source: ACT Government: Public holidays

Weekend rule: When some holidays fall on a weekend, an additional weekday holiday is given. The rules differ by state and the dates shown already include them.

Public holidays differ by state and territory. Additional days are given when some holidays fall on a weekend. Regional show days and part-day holidays are listed but not counted as days off.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Australian Capital Territory in 2020?
There are 12 public holidays: New Year's Day, Canberra Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Reconciliation Day, King's Birthday, Labour Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2020.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When some holidays fall on a weekend, an additional weekday holiday is given. The rules differ by state and the dates shown already include them.
How many working days are there in 2020?
252 working days: 262 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.