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ANZAC Day

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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Mostly open
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Mostly closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
SAT 22 Weekend
SUN 23 Weekend
MON 24 Bridge Day
TUE 25 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on April 24

📣 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.