Canberrans will receive an extra public holiday this year, allowing people who work on weekends to take a day off on Anzac Day.
Monday, April 26, is automatically considered a public holiday because Anzac Day falls on a Sunday this year.
However, the ACT government has also declared Sunday, April 25, a holiday, allowing those working on weekends to take a day off if they choose.
Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety Mick Gentleman said the additional public holiday would allow more Canberrans to take part in 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," he 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."
Anzac Day 2021 is expected to be something of a return for the national event with crowds up to 4200 allowed at the dawn service and 3000 at the national ceremony.
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