Canberra Day has already passed this year.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, March 9, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Regional (1)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 11
- Day of year
- 68
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Regions where observed
- Australian Capital Territory
Long-weekend planner
Canberra Day falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Australia, Canberra Day is on March 9, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Canberra Day falls on a Monday.
Canberra Day is a regional public holiday in Australia, observed in 1 region(s) rather than the whole country.
Canberra Day was on March 9, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Canberra Day in Australia is on March 8, 2027.
Other public holidays in Australia 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Australia DayJan 26
- Labour DayMar 2
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 9
- Eight Hours DayMar 9
- Good FridayApr 3
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Apr 4
- Easter SundayApr 5
- Easter MondayApr 6
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 4
- Reconciliation DayJun 1
- Western Australia DayJun 1
- King's BirthdayJun 8
- Picnic DayAug 3
- Friday before AFL Grand FinalSep 25
- Melbourne CupNov 3
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 28
About these dates
The Canberra Day date for Australia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays