Canberra Day 2030, 2031 and onwards

Canberra Day : Second Monday in March

Canberra Day is a local public holiday that is observed annually on the second Monday in March in the Australian Capital Territory. On this day the official naming of Canberra on 12 March 1913 is celebrated.

 

In the late 19th century 6 independently governed states decided to create a federation in order to address issues that mattered the entire nation. This federation process led to the constitution of Australia that bacame valid in 1901. The new federal state required a capital. At that time there were only two big cities in Australia: Melbourne and Sydney. Both cities campaigned to become the new capital but the rivalry between them was so big that eventually the government decided upon a compromise. A new capital was to be created between Sydney and Melbourne. After evaluating various options the current location was chosen. During an official ceremony on 12 March 1913 the city was officially named Canberra.

 

Canberra Day is not the only public holiday in Australia that is observed on the second Monday in March. The holiday coincides with the March Public Holiday (commonly known as Adelaide Cup Day) that is celebrated in South Australia, the Eight Hours Day observed in Tasmania and Labour Day held in Victoria.

 

HolidayDateWeek numberDays to go
Canberra Day 2030March 11, 2030 Monday111884
Canberra Day 2031March 10, 2031 Monday112248
Canberra Day 2032March 8, 2032 Monday112612
Canberra Day 2033March 14, 2033 Monday112983
Canberra Day 2034March 13, 2034 Monday113347
Canberra Day 2035March 12, 2035 Monday113711
Canberra Day 2036March 10, 2036 Monday114075
Canberra Day 2037March 9, 2037 Monday114439
Canberra Day 2038March 8, 2038 Monday104803
Canberra Day 2039March 14, 2039 Monday115174
Canberra Day 2040March 12, 2040 Monday115538
Canberra Day 2041March 11, 2041 Monday115902
Canberra Day 2042March 10, 2042 Monday116266
Canberra Day 2043March 9, 2043 Monday116630
Canberra Day 2044March 14, 2044 Monday117001
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