Australia Day
Tuesday 26 January 2027
Australian Eastern time
Australia Day on 26 January is a national public holiday celebrating the founding of Australia.
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About Australia Day
Australia Day on 26 January is a national public holiday celebrating the founding of Australia.
How Australians Observe Australia Day
Australia Day is observed differently depending on who you ask. For many it's a day of barbecues, backyard cricket, and citizenship ceremonies. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and a growing number of others, the date carries a different meaning. The national conversation around the date continues to evolve.
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