Canberra's Public Holidays in 2025
28th January 2025
Looking to plan a long weekend away at the coast? Or just looking to make the most of your leave? Here are all the public holidays in Canberra for 2025.
2025 Public Holidays in Canberra
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 27 January 2025 | Monday | Australia Day |
| 10 March 2025 | Monday | Canberra Day |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 19 April 2025 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| 20 April 2025 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 21 April 2025 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 25 April 2025 | Friday | ANZAC Day |
| 2 June 2025 | Monday | Reconciliation Day |
| 9 June 2025 | Monday | King’s Birthday |
| 6 October 2025 | Monday | Labour Day |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2025 | Friday | Boxing Day |
What’s Open in Canberra on Public Holidays
Galleries and Museums: All of Canberra’s public Museums and Galleries stay open on public holidays except for Christmas Day.
Supermarkets and Shopping: There are no retail trading restrictions in Canberra for public holidays. This means most shops and supermarkets remain open on most public holidays.
On Good Friday all the major supermarkets are closed. Many of the small IGA stores in the suburbs will be open.
On Anzac Day supermarkets are closed in the morning and open in the afternoon.
Public Transport: Public Transport runs on the Sunday timetable on Public Holidays. It’s best to check the Transport Canberra website for specific timetable information.
Easter and Anzac Day
This year, the Easter long weekend is right before Anzac Day. I’m sure this will be a popular time for people to take extra leave.
Reconciliation Day
Reconciliation Day is a unique ACT public holiday. It marks the start of National Reconciliation Week and acknowledges the mistreatment of Australia’s Indigenous peoples. Reconciliation Day in 2024 is on Monday, 27 May.
Canberra Day
Canberra Day celebrates the founding of Canberra and is obviously unique to the ACT. A day of community events is usually held in Commonwealth Park. Canberra Day coincides with the Canberra Balloon Spectacular and Enlighten, so there is always plenty to see and do.
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