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--> Melbourne
--> When: Sunday 20th September 2026
World Cleanup Day has brought together over 139 million people in 212 countries to tackle the waste crisis. World Cleanup Day 20 September - World Cleanup Day 2025 was its first year as an...
--> Australia
Australia's 19th Census of Population and Housing was held on Tuesday 11 August 2026, with every household across the country asked to take part in one of the nation's most important statistical...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 7th May 2027
Help make our world a kinder place and register for this year's Do It For Dolly Day on Friday 7th May 2027 (tbc). Dolly's Dream was started by Northern Territory couple Kate and Tick Everett in...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 4th July 2027 - Sunday 11th July 2027
Held across the country, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 2027 marks 51 years of the week-long...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 8th February 2027
Sunday 8th February 2027 is the next international Silent Letter Day. Mo day when we celebrate words with a silent letter in them! Oh yes there are thousands of them: Hour Half suBtle weDnesday...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 11th July 2027 - Saturday 17th July 2027
National Diabetes Week shines a spotlight on the urgent need for fair and equitable access to life-changing diabetes technology, calling on Australians to unite in the fight for better support and...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 25th October 2026
Children's Week is a national celebration. It recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. The event takes place in October every year, with thousands of Victorian children...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Wednesday 30th September 2026
Wear bright lippy during September to raise funds and awareness for the 1 in 2 Australian women experiencing mental health issues. Liptember is a campaign raising funds and awareness for women's...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 30th May 2027
Let's celebrate the International Day of Potato on Sunday 30th May 2027 In 2023, the United National General Assembly declared May 30th, 2024, as the first-ever International Day of Potato,...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 25th April 2027
ANZAC Day (public holiday) falls on Sunday 25 April 2027 On Anzac Day we commemorate those who've served their country. Whether you're looking for a place to feast with loved ones refuel after...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 17th May 2027
May 17th is IDAHOBIT - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. A day to go rainbow and show your pride and support for the LGBTQIA+ community, whether you're a...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 1st July 2027 - Saturday 31st July 2027
No one asks for cancer so we're asking you to help. Go Dry this July and raise funds for people affected by cancer. Dry July is a fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for a month to...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 27th May 2027 - Thursday 3rd June 2027
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 14th November 2026
Diabetes research has led to better understanding and the development of new technologies and new medicines that have transformed the lives of people living with all types of diabetes. Australia...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 8th March 2027
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Monday 8th March 2027 marks 116 years since the first...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 15th November 2026
Thank You Day 2026 will be held on Sunday 15th November 2026* Each year many Australian lives are saved and transformed through the generosity of organ and tissue donors and their...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 19th November 2026
International Men's Day (IMD) is celebrated on 19 November every year and is marked in around 80 countries worldwide. The objectives of celebrating an International Men's Day include focusing on...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 7th March 2027
Sunday 7th March 2027 - STEP UP TO CLEAN UP THIS MARCH Since it began 18+ million Australians have donated their time as part of Clean Up Australia Day activities. That equates to 35 million...
--> Australia
--> When: Wednesday 17th February 2027
Wednesday 17th February 2027 Change the world with kindness in less than a minute! Make kindness the norm starting TODAY Being KIND will change our world, a future without hate, greed or...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 8th November 2026 - Sunday 15th November 2026
Planet Ark's National Recycling Week campaign promotes the importance of reducing reusing and recycling! Whether it's hosting a swap party for friends setting up a new workplace recycling system...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 23rd November 2026
White Ribbon Day will be back on Monday 23rd November 2026 - TBC This White Ribbon Day, our focus is on the action men can take to end men's violence against women. We're asking 'How Can Men Make...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 1st March 2027 - Wednesday 31st March 2027
Take on the World's Greatest Shave and help fund life-changing blood cancer support and research. Blood cancer is Australia's hidden cancer crisis. There are 140,000 families facing blood...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 21st September 2026
Dementia Awareness Week is held during September each year with World Alzheimer's Day occurring on 21 September. Alzheimer's Australia has a vision to develop dementia-friendly communities and...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 14th September 2026 - Sunday 20th September 2026
This Dementia Action Week (14-20 September) we're encouraging everyone to take the first step to learn more about dementia and how you can help shape our communities for the better. Dementia...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Wednesday 30th September 2026
Sugar Free September challenges Aussies to give up added and refined sugar for the month of September to raise funds and awareness for kids adults and families impacted by muscular dystrophy a rare...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 10th September 2027
R U OK Day on the 10th September each year is our National Day of Action.. We encourage you to ask R U OK - any day of the year! R U OK Day Ask any day, but definitely on Friday 10th September...
--> Geelong
--> When: Friday 25th September 2026
Friday 25th September 2026 is a public holiday in Victoria, starting a long weekend that includes the AFL grand final. Grand Final Friday gives Victorians a day off to get ready for the big day,...
--> Australia
--> When: Wednesday 26th May 2027
Wednesday 26th May 2027 - National Sorry Day is an Australia-wide observance held on May 26 each year. This day gives people the chance to come together and share the steps towards healing for...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 1st October 2026
Celebrate International Coffee Day on Thursday 1st October 2026 The 77 Member States of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and dozens of coffee associations from around the globe will...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 4th October 2026
Firebrigades and fire specialists urge all Australians to change their smoke detector alarm batteries whenever Daylight Saving starts or ends. Residents are urged to change every smoke detector...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 2nd August 2027 - Sunday 8th August 2027
National Stroke Week encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so that they can save a life in the event of a loved one experiencing a...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 10th October 2027
Mental Health Week aims to activate educate and engage Australians around mental health and related issues through the organisation of a huge variety of events by individuals and organisations across...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 15th December 2026
The next Tea Day celebrated by tea lovers is on Tuesday 15th December 2026. The five basic styles of tea are White, Green, Oolong, Black and Pu'erh. All tea comes from the leaves of the...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 2nd March 2027
Australia's next national Be Kind Day is Tuesday 2nd March 2027. BE THE CHANGE Every day children, teenagers and adults are bullied online, at school and at work. The epidemic that is...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 2nd February 2027
Tuesday 2nd February 2027 According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 3rd December 2026
Thursday 3rd December 2026 is International Day of People with Disability. International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 10th September 2027
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. We all have a role to play in preventing suicide Join us this September as we rally together for World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday...
--> Moon
--> When: Tuesday 20th July 2027
On 20 July 1969, humanity achieved one of its greatest scientific milestones when Apollo 11 became the first mission to land astronauts on the Moon. The historic landing marked the culmination of...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 21st June 2027
Go Skate Day is an annual global holiday held every June 21st to celebrate the sport and culture of skateboarding. Created in 2004 by the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC),...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 4th May 2027
The next annual Star Wars Day is Tuesday 4th May 2027 May the force be with you International Star Wars Day The International Star Wars Day date is 'May the 4th' (sounds like 'May the force')....
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 22nd March 2027
World Water Day is on 22 March, is about water and climate change - and how the two are inextricably linked. Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 1st December 2026
Tuesday 1st December 2026 marks the 38th annual 'World AIDS Day'. World AIDS Day is an international day of remembrance and support for those people who have lost their lives to, and for those...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 30th October 2026
Friday 30th October 2026 | Day for Daniel is all about 'Keeping Kids Safe', remember to Wear Red, Educate and Donate. Wear Red, Educate and Donate. Day for Daniel is Australia's largest child...
--> Geelong
--> When: Sunday 4th October 2026
This is a reminder to turn your clocks FORWARD one hour for the start of the 2026/2027 daylight saving period on Sunday 4th October 2026. Clocks are moved clockwise one hour from 2am to...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 28th November 2026
The Victorian State Election will be held on Saturday 28th November 2026. All enrolled Australian citizens over the age of 18 residing in Victoria are expected to vote at their local voting...
--> Victoria
--> When: Monday 1st June 2026 - Friday 1st January 2027
Public transport is 1/2 price for everyone, every day until 1 January 2027. 1/2 Price The maximum cost of Full Fare daily travel is $5.70, while concession fares will drop to $2.85. From...
--> Melbourne
Get the kids out and explore these free events and fun adventures for an awesome day of fun. Kids Go Free Guide! We've rounded up a fabulous collection of FREE things for kids to see, do,...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Thursday 29th April 2027
Day of Immunology is celebrated on the 29th April each year. Celebrate your amazing immune system by attending events around Australia and New Zealand. Established in 2005 by the European...
--> Melbourne
Melbourne is regarded worldwide as the premier event city in Australia, along with being the sporting capital of Australia. Melburnians love their events, specially the events that come around...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Monday 1st March 2027 - Wednesday 31st March 2027
There's really no better time than Autumn to be out and about, enjoying Melbourne. From galleries to gigs, there's lots to see and do in March. The Age has compiled a list of festivals, art...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
This year, the Melbourne Cup Day (public holiday) falls on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday in Victoria only (not interstate). Many Melburnian's take Monday off work...
--> Herring Island, Como Landing , Alexandra Ave South Yarra
--> When: Saturday 2nd January 2027 - Monday 29th March 2027
Access to Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park is accessible only by punt from Como Landing to Herring Island Jetty and Landing. A punt service operates on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)...
--> Melbourne
Make the most of your weekend in Melbourne with these fabulous events. No city does it better than Melbourne so get out and discover the very best shows festivals dining community exhibitions...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Sunday 4th April 2027
This is a reminder to turn your clocks BACK one hour for the end of the 2026-2027 daylight saving period on Sunday 4 April 2027. Clocks are moved anti-clockwise one hour from 3am to...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Monday 14th June 2027
Pretty much everything is OPEN on Monday 14th June 2027 in Melbourne Unlike other public holiday's where business is restricted by law, there are no restrictions covering King's Birthday weekend...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 1st February 2027 - Sunday 28th February 2027
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and is held to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, how many women are affected by the disease each year, the impact it has on these...
--> Australia
--> When: Wednesday 1st September 2027
On National Wattle Day on September 1, Australians celebrate the arrival of spring and our national floral emblem, the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha). 1st September 2027 - falls on a Wednesday...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 1st July 2027 - Saturday 31st July 2027
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution - so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Join...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 12th June 2027
Sunday 12th June 2027 Gin lovers of the world rejoice as World Gin Day returns for its 18th year in 2026! World Gin Day is a global celebration of all things gin, on the second Saturday in...
--> Geelong
--> When: Saturday 12th June 2027 - Monday 14th June 2027
The 2027 King's Birthday Long Weekend takes place from Saturday 12th June to Monday 14th June 2027. A public holiday on Monday means we have three whole days to play, explore, socialise, relax...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026
Saturday 19th September 2026 Celebrating 87 years in 2026 as the World's Greatest Detective, Batman is the ultimate crusader against injustice. Since those early comic book appearances,...
--> Geelong
--> When: Saturday 6th March 2027 - Monday 8th March 2027
Victoria celebrates Labour Day with a public holiday on Monday 8th March 2027 giving us a long weekend. Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated eight hours for...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 21st December 2026
Monday 21st December 2026 Australian singer Paul Kelly's hit How to Make Gravy is written from the perspective of a man (Joe) in jail writing to his family ahead of Christmas in Australia,...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Friday 1st January 2027
This year, New Year's Day public holiday falls on Friday 1st January 2027 New Year's Day (Gazetted Public Holiday) What's open?.. pretty much everything! It would be easier having a list...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026
September 19th (every year) is International Talk Like A Pirate Day But first ... enjoy our First Annual Talk Like A Pirate Day Sing-Along! Talking like a pirate is fun. It's really that...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 21st March 2027
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, which has been officially recognised by the United Nations since 2012. On this day, people all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of...
--> Geelong
--> When: Sunday 4th April 2027
This is a reminder to turn your clocks BACK one hour for the end of the 2026-2027 daylight saving period on Sunday 4 April 2027. Clocks are moved anti-clockwise one hour from 3am to...
--> Sydney
--> When: Saturday 27th March 2027
Join us for #EarthHour on Saturday 27th March 2027 @ 8:30 pm (your local time) and together let's #Connect2Earth Take time out for nature and join the world's biggest movement to protect our...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 28th March 2027
Belonging Every Day Help create, share and grow belonging every day across Australia and build the inclusive communities you want to live in, one relationship at a time. We can all work to...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 23rd March 2027
March 23 is National Puppy Day; keep reading for ways to celebrate with your best mate while recognising the plight of dogs at puppy farms in Australia. Remembered on 23 March, National Puppy Day...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Friday 25th December 2026
What's open Christmas Day on Friday 25th December 2026. There are plenty of things to explore and keep you entertained on Christmas Day. Have a wonderful day... Merry Christmas...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Friday 25th September 2026
Friday 25th September 2026 is a public holiday starting a long weekend that includes the AFL grand final. Grand Final Friday gives Victorians a day off to get ready for the big day, the AFL grand...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Wednesday 14th July 2027
Wednesday 14th July 2027 - Bastille Day is the French National Day celebrated on the 14th of July each year. Bastille Day In France, it is called La Fete Nationale and commemorates the 1790 Fete...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 1st April 2027
Thursday 1st April 2027 - We celebrate April Fool's Day on the 1st of April every year by playing pranks, practical jokes, and hoaxes on our friends, family and work mates. The celebration known...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 20th March 2027
Happy International Day of Happiness Australia! Saturday 20th March 2027 In 2012 the United Nations (UN) declared March 20 to be observed as the International Day of Happiness. The day...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Monday 1st March 2027 - Wednesday 31st March 2027
If there were any doubt about Australia's leading events city, a glance at Melbourne in March would settle it - world-class events fill the calendar. Melbourne proudly holds the title of...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Thursday 1st April 2027
Thursday 1st April 2027 We celebrate April Fool's Day on the 1st of April every year by playing pranks, practical jokes, and hoaxes on our friends, family and work mates. The celebration known...
--> Corner Swanston St and Latrobe Street, Melbourne
Every Sunday afternoon, soapbox orators take turns speaking on various topics from differing viewpoints on the State Library Lawns. Questions, comments, heckling and interjections are welcome....
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 13th November 2026
World Kindness Day is Friday 13th November 2026 Every November 13th, the world joins together to celebrate World Kindness Day - a global reminder of how small acts of kindness can create a ripple...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Blue Ribbon Day is 29 September, which coincides with National Police Remembrance Day. Blue Ribbon Day is a chance for the community to say thank you to those who protect and serve our community...
--> Sydney
--> When: Monday 2nd August 2027 - Sunday 8th August 2027
National Missing Persons Week is an annual event to raise community awareness of the issues and impacts surrounding missing persons. There are various issues associated with young people going...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 5th June 2027
World Environment Day celebrates its 27th anniversary on 5th of June 2027. World Environment Day reminds us to take action to conserve and protect our natural environment. This World...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Friday 25th September 2026
The next declared public holiday in Victoria is Grand Final Friday Friday 25 September 2026 Grand Final Friday AFL Grand Final 2026 Victorian Public & Special Days Victoria...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 6th May 2027
Thursday 6th May 2027 World Password Day is a recognition of the need for people to strengthen the passwords they use for the myriad online personal and business accounts, and a reminder that...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Sunday 4th October 2026
This is a reminder to turn your clocks FORWARD one hour for the start of the 2026/2027 daylight saving period on Sunday 4th October 2026. Clocks are moved clockwise one hour from 2am to...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 25th September 2026
Friday 25th September 2026 Chuseok also known as Hangawi is a major mid-autumn harvest festival and a three-day holiday in South Korea celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunisolar...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Monday 30th August 2027
Celebrate 2027 Melbourne Day — 192 years of marvellous Melbourne Day Team up, Melbourne — be proud. Monday 30th August 2027 marks 192 years since the day the first European settlers landed...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 2nd May 2027
World Laughter Day (WLD) is on Sunday 2nd May 2027 Be part of this global attempt to laugh for World Peace, Health & Happiness to make our world a better place for all. The celebration will...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 31st May 2027
Every year World No Tobacco Day on May 31, aims to raise awareness of the devastating toll of tobacco through smoking-related death and disease. Quitline is available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm,...
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