Anzac Day 2026
Anzac Day 2026 falls on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
What is Anzac Day?
Anzac Day falls every year on April 25 — a Saturday in 2026 — commemorating the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops at Gallipoli in 1915 during World War I.
Where the tradition comes from
The Gallipoli campaign was costly and ultimately unsuccessful militarily, but the bravery shown by ANZAC troops became a defining moment in Australian and New Zealand national identity, observed since 1916. Dawn services remain the centerpiece of the day, echoing the early-morning landing time of the original 1915 assault.
How it's observed in 2026
Because April 25, 2026 falls on a Saturday, several Australian states and territories provide an additional public holiday on the following Monday, April 27 — Anzac Day itself always remains April 25 for the purposes of dawn services and commemorations, but the day off for the general public shifts depending on the state.
Common questions
What day is Anzac Day 2026?
Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Is there an extra public holiday because Anzac Day falls on a weekend in 2026?
Yes — several states and territories add an extra public holiday on Monday, April 27, 2026, though this varies by state and doesn't apply everywhere.
Is Anzac Day observed outside Australia?
Yes — it's also a public holiday in New Zealand, and marked with services in several other countries including the UK and Canada, though the day-off arrangements differ.