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Australia Day 2017

Thursday 26 January 2017

3555 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 26 Jan - Sun, 29 Jan 2017 (take Fri off)

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About

Observed on 26 January.

Significance

Marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Some Australians observe the day as a day of mourning.

How it is celebrated

  • Citizenship ceremonies
  • Community events

Australia Day in other years

YearDateDay
201626 JanuaryTuesdayView
201726 JanuaryThursdayThis page
201826 JanuaryFridayView
201926 JanuarySaturdayView