Australia Day | Melbourne

Australia's official national day has long been a difficult symbol for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who see it as a day of sorrow and mourning.

Public Holiday: Sunday 26th January 2025

Australia Day 2025
⊜ Melbourne
The next gazetted public holiday is Australia Day on Sunday 26th January 2025. Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary...

Australia Day 2025: 21-Gun Salute at the Shrine of Remembrance
⊜ Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne
26 January is a time to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate. On Australia Day Victorians are invited to witness a 21-gun salute by the Royal Australian Artillery at the Lower Forecourt of the Shrine...

Australia Day Debate
⊜ Australia
Regardless of what Government tells us, the majority of Australians want change. Change the name and change the date! Preferred date: 1st January (overwhelmingly) Yes, change the name but...

Australia Day Fireworks 2025 at Docklands
⊜ Docklands
Located along Harbour Esplanade, Australia Day celebrations showcase roaming artists, entertainment and a variety of food trucks. Finishing the night with a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm....

Festival of Sails 2025
⊜ Royal Geelong Yacht Club Geelong
Friday 24th January 2025 - Sunday 26th January 2025 The Festival of Sails is the largest annual keel boat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere with over 300 yacht entries and 3000 competitors...

Hanging Rock Cup 2025
⊜ Kyneton & Hanging Rock Racing Club, South Rock Road Newham
Kyneton & Hanging Rock Racing Club Sunday 26th January 2025 Gates open at 11:00 It's Got It All Get stronger together at Hanging Rock for a day that's got it all. Enjoy everything...

Hooked on Portland Festival 2025
⊜ Portland Foreshore, Lee Breakwater Road, Portland
Saturday 25th January 2025 @ Portland Foreshore Dive into the magic at Hooked on Portland an annual Seafood and Fishing Festival that casts its spell on the last weekend of January! Nestled...

Invasion Day Rally 2025
⊜ Melbourne
Sunday 26th January 2025 @ Parliament House We are calling on members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and our supporters to stand with us on Invasion Day, an annual Day of...

January 26 Public Holiday 2025 at Fed Square
⊜ Fed Square Melbourne
Sunday 26th January 2025 @ Fed Square Head to Fed Square for a day of free programming, food and giveaways.. Details to come.. stay tuned...

Share The Spirit 2025
⊜ Melbourne
Sunday 26th January 2025 @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl Songlines presents Share the Spirit Share the Spirit, presented by Songlines Aboriginal Music, returns for another year as the state's...