Australia Day is celebrated on January 26. The day is about to celebrate all things about the Land Down. Australia learn and appreciate the oldest, driest, and flattest inhabited continent in the world.
History and Significance
The official national day of Australia is observed each year on January 26. The day aims to commemorate the arrival of British ships to establish the first European settlement in Australia in 1788.
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In 1818, The first celebration of British sovereignty over the eastern coast of Australia took place. Other names are “Anniversary Day”, “Foundation Day” and “Australian Natives’ Association” (ANA) Day. In 1935, “Australia Day” was adopted by the Australian states and territories and The day of January 26 was officially designated as a public holiday.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 26 | Friday |
| 2025 | January 26 | Sunday |
| 2026 | January 26 | Monday |
| 2027 | January 26 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | January 26 | Wednesday |
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FAQs
January 26.