New territory announces extra public holiday for Anzac Day 2026

The Australian Capital Territory will align with New South Wales in declaring both Anzac Day and the following Monday as public holidays this year.

Anzac Day is commemorated nationally on April 25 regardless of what day of the week it falls on in any particular year.

The ACT, like Queensland and the Northern Territory, previously provided an alternate public holiday on the following Monday only when the 25th fell on a Sunday.

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But his year it will align with NSW, which last month announced a two-year trial of having two public holidays, both on Anzac Day, which fall on Saturday and Sunday in 2026 and 2027 respectively, as well as an additional public holiday on the following Monday.

"The ACT is uniquely positioned within NSW, with many families living on one side of the border and working or studying on the other," ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr said.

"Declaring both Saturday and Monday as public holidays respects the significance of the day and provides clarity for the community."

"This decision provides clear, straightforward arrangements and removes unnecessary confusion across our borders with NSW."

Previously in NSW, as is the case in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, if April 25 fell on a weekend day, there was no additional public holiday.

Western Australia also gives an additional public holiday on the Monday if Anzac Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

Still confused about Anzac Day public holidays?

NSW

2026: Saturday April 25 and Monday April 27

2027: Sunday April 25 and Monday April 26

ACT

2026: Saturday April 25 and Monday April 27

2027: Monday April 26 (so far, they may fall in line with NSW again next year too)

WA

2026: Saturday April 25 and Monday April 27

2027: Sunday April 25 and Monday April 26

SA

2026: Saturday April 25

2027: Sunday April 25

Queensland

2026: Saturday April 25

2027: Monday April 26

Victoria

2026: Saturday April 25

2027: Sunday April 25

NT

2026: Saturday April 25

2027: Monday April 26

Tasmania

2026: Saturday April 25

2027: Sunday April 25

The most up-to-date information can usually be found on the Fair Trading website.

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