Australia Day is the national holiday in Australia, and it is observed on January 26 each year.
Australia Day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships in New South Wales and raised the British flag for the first time at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788. A fleet of 11 British ships departed England on May 13, 1787, and arrived at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788. New South Wales is the first European settlement in Australia.
Australia Day was celebrated with different names in different states over time such as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, Invasion Day, National Day of Mourning, etc.
The following is the list of Australia Day from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Day | Jan 26, 2022 | Wednesday |
| Australia Day | Jan 26, 2023 | Thursday |
| Australia Day | Jan 26, 2024 | Friday |
| Australia Day | Jan 26, 2025 | Sunday |
| Australia Day | Jan 26, 2026 | Monday |
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