Canberra Day

March 11, Monday

ACT

Canberra Day
© ShutterStock

Canberra Day is a public holiday held annually on the second Monday in March in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the Jervis Bay Territory (JBT) to celebrate the official naming of Canberra. Canberra was named at a ceremony on 12 March 1913 by Lady Denman, the wife of the then Governor-General Lord Denman.

Canberra Day

Canberra Day – days left: 316. Create Countdown to Event

Canberra Day in other years

This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our policies regarding the use of cookies.