Australia Day and Anzac Day
Australia Day on 26 January marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, and Anzac Day on 25 April remembers Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping. Know what ANZAC stands for and where the landing took place.
What to remember
- Australia Day, 26 January: anniversary of the First Fleet's arrival in 1788. It's the biggest annual public holiday, and the Australian of the Year Awards are announced in Canberra.
- Anzac Day, 25 April: ANZAC = Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli, Türkiye, in 1915.
- Anzac Day is a solemn day remembering all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping.
Sample questions
On what date is Australia Day celebrated?Show answer
- 1 January
- 26 January
- 25 April
26 January. Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January each year. It is a public holiday in every state and territory.
What does Australia Day mark?Show answer
- The anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788
- The day the Constitution came into effect in 1901
- The landing at Gallipoli in 1915
The anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788. Australia Day is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788. Communities reflect on our history and shared achievements.
On what date is Anzac Day commemorated?Show answer
- 11 November
- 26 January
- 25 April
25 April. Anzac Day is commemorated on 25 April each year, the date of the Gallipoli landing in 1915.
Source: Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, p. 13. Read the full booklet on the Home Affairs website.