Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on 26 January, it marks the 1788 landing of the First Fleet and raising of the Union Flag of Great Britain by Arthur Phillip at …

6 days ago · Australia Day, holiday (January 26) honouring the establishment of the first permanent European settlement on the continent of Australia. On January 26, 1788, Arthur Phillip, who had …

More than half of all Australians participate in Australia Day, attending events organised by State Governments, local councils and community groups, or getting together with family and friends. In …

On Australia Day, we reflect on our history, its highs and its lows. We respect the stories of others. And we celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. We're all part of the story.

Jan 26, 2026 · Australia's national day hasn't always been held on 26 January. Here's a brief history as the campaign to change the date continues.

Jan 25, 2024 · On 26 January every year - which marks the 1788 landing of Britain's First Fleet in Sydney Cove - two competing stories about Australia are told. One is of nation-building and …

Jan 25, 2026 · In 2021, around 38% of Australians agreed Australia Day should not be celebrated on January 26, while just over 60% disagreed. By late 2025, those figures are effectively unchanged, …

Australia Day, celebrated on January 26, marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. While many see it as a day of national pride, others recognize it as a reminder of colonization’s impact on Indigenous …

Jan 1, 2026 · Australia Day, celebrated each year on January 26, is a day of national reflection, pride, and community. It marks the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson, New South Wales, in 1788 — a …

Jan 24, 2024 · This year's Australia Day marks the 236th anniversary of the British flag first being hoisted at Sydney Cove. It's a national holiday that has been controversial for at least the past 89 years.