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Australia Day

Australia Day is a national public holiday celebrated annually on January 26th, commemorating the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships in 1788 and marking the founding of the modern nation of Australia, often observed with citizenship ceremonies, community events, and festivities.

Australia Day is observed primarily in Australia🇦🇺.
2026

In 2026, Australia Day falls on Monday January, 26th.