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Public Holiday
Regional: AU-ACT, AU-NSW, AU-WA
Anzac Day
Monday, April 27, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Mostly closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
25
Weekend
SUN
26
Weekend
MON
27
Holiday
3-day weekend (April 25 – April 27)
📣 Traveler notes
Australia offers diverse environments, ranging from vast Outback spaces and natural wonders to developed urban centers like Sydney and extensive beaches. The country has a rich Indigenous history that predates European settlement, alongside a modern cosmopolitan culture. Respect for Indigenous culture is important.
- New Year's Day (January 1st) is a public holiday.
- Australia Day (January 26th) marks the arrival of the First Fleet.
- Easter weekend (Good Friday–Easter Monday) is a four-day weekend, requiring early booking for travel.
- Be mindful of Indigenous Australian culture, always seeking permission before photographing people and respecting sacred sites. Treat all service workers with respect. On Anzac Day, avoid general comments or actions related to military conflicts to prevent offense. When traveling off-path, confirm any necessary permits for Aboriginal land.
About this holiday
Observed annually on April 25th, Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. It honors all who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, recognizing both their contributions and suffering. The day originally marked the service of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during the Gallipoli campaign of World War I.