ANZAC Day
Nationwide public holiday in Australia
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 April | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 27 April | Monday | ANZAC Day (observed) Observed day off for ANZAC Day (Sat 25 Apr) |
| 2027 | 25 April | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 26 April | Monday | ANZAC Day Observed day off for ANZAC Day (Sun 25 Apr) |
| 2027 | 26 April | Monday | ANZAC Day (observed) Observed day off for ANZAC Day (Sun 25 Apr) |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Australia. The data source lists no holiday on this date in Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Queensland.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Canberra around 25 April: high 19°C (65°F), low 7°C (45°F), rain on 19% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Canberra. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 25 April in Canberra: (MET Norway)
About ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day, on 25 April, is a national day of remembrance. It marks the anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps on the Gallipoli peninsula in 1915, during the First World War. It now honours all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
Traditions
Dawn services are held at war memorials around the country, followed later in the day by marches of veterans and their descendants. The Ode of Remembrance is recited and the Last Post is played. Anzac biscuits are a traditional food, and the coin-tossing game two-up is customarily played in pubs and clubs on the day.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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