Announcement

Australia Day - Tuesday 26th January 2027

Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in New South Wales, and the raising of the British flag at Sydney Cove by Arthur Phillip.

The national public holiday - officially known as Australia Day - will be marked on Tuesday, January 26, 2026.

Historical

1935 - Australia Day, Foundation Day, ANA Day

Invasion Day, National Day of Mourning*

The day and date has long been a difficult symbol for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who see it as a day of sorrow and mourning.

Since 26 January, 1788, Indigenous people have endured oppression and dispossession on a wide scale.

Melbourne

There'll be an official flag-raising ceremony around 9.15am.

*An Invasion Day Rally will start at Parliament House around 10am.

At midday, there is a 21-gun salute at the Shrine of Remembrance, and from 1pm there'll be live performances at Federation Square.

What's On

Australia Day | Official Flag Raising Ceremony

When: Tuesday 26th January 2027

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Australia Day 2027 @ Fed Square

When: Tuesday 26th January 2027

Enjoy a day of free family-friendly activities, food and music at Fed Square this Australia Day. Victorians are invited to Fed Square to enjoy free food, activities and live music this Australia D..

Australia Day 2027: 21 Gun Salute at the Shrine of Remembrance

When: Tuesday 26th January 2027

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Festival of Sails 2027

When: Sunday 24th January 2027 to Tuesday 26th January 2027

The Festival of Sails, Geelong's ultimate 3-day festival, returns bigger and better on the January long weekend! Get ready to Experience It All - world-class sailing, live music, delicious food, a..

Government House Open Day 2026 - Australia Day

When: Tuesday 26th January 2027

Government House hosts an Open Day on Australia Day (26 January) each year. Government House Victoria invites you to visit on the annual open day, presenting a diverse program of entertainment for..

Hanging Rock Cup 2027

When: Tuesday 26th January 2027

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National BBQ Day 2027

When: Tuesday 26th January 2027

Australia Day (26th January) is Australia's national BBQ Day. A day for BBQs, from community events to family gatherings, featuring multicultural foods alongside the classic snag (sausage). In A..

Share The Spirit 2027

When: Tuesday 26th January 2027

Tuesday 26th January 2027 @ Treasury Gardens Join a beautiful celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Enjoy live First Nations music and family activities. The Share the ..