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Important days for Australians

Australia Day and Anzac Day — what we mark and when.

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  • Australia Day is 26 January, a public holiday in every state and territory. It's the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788.
  • It's the biggest annual public holiday in Australia, marked by events across the country including special citizenship ceremonies.
  • During Australia Day celebrations the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra.
  • Anzac Day is commemorated on 25 April each year. It's named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli in Türkiye during World War I on 25 April 1915.
  • Anzac Day is a solemn day when we remember the sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.