Canberrans are to receive an additional public holiday this year with the Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety declaring that Sunday 25 April is to be recognised as a public holiday.
The Minister, Mick Gentleman said the additional public holiday would allow all Canberrans to take part in the city’s 2021 Anzac Day commemorations.
“Anzac Day is a significant day for many Canberrans and this will empower workers to attend commemorations and ceremonial events held on the Sunday,” Mr Gentleman said.
“It will also mean full public holiday awards will be paid on Sunday and help ensure Canberrans who work on weekends are not disadvantaged,” he said.
“The public holiday on Sunday 25 April 2021 will be in addition to the public holiday being observed this year for Anzac Day on Monday 26 April.”
Mr Gentleman reminded the community to stay respect the COVID Safe requirements while attending ANZAC Day events, including maintaining good hand hygiene; practising physical distancing; checking into venues using the Check In CBR app; and staying home if unwell.
