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Anzac Day is held on 25th April in Australia. It honours Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Anzac Day in Australia
The date is fixed, but state and territory rules for substitute public holidays when 25 April falls on a weekend can vary.
About Anzac Day in Australia
The first Anzac Day services were held in 1916, a year after Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli in the Ottoman Empire. The name comes from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Dawn services recall the time of the landing, the Last Post is played, and many people wear rosemary or a poppy and bake Anzac biscuits. Veterans march in cities and towns.
When is Anzac Day in Australia?
Anzac Day is fixed on 25 April each year, including 2026, when it falls on a Saturday, so its position in the working week varies.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Saturday 25 April 2026 | Sunday 25 April 2027 | Tuesday 25 April 2028 |
Planning around Anzac Day
Arrive early for popular dawn services in capital cities, since crowds and road closures are common, and check state rules in advance for any substitute weekday holiday. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Anzac Day questions
How many days until Anzac Day in Australia?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Anzac Day in Australia, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Anzac Day in 2027 in Australia?
Anzac Day falls on Sunday 25 April 2027 in Australia.
Is Anzac Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes, it is observed as a public holiday in every Australian state and territory. New Zealand also marks the day. Whether a substitute weekday applies when it lands on a weekend depends on the state.