Observances in Australia in 2024

Upcoming Observances in Australia

Marks the day when the Australian govt. formally apologised for their impact on the First Nations Peoples.

National Apology Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Library Lovers Day.

Library Lovers Day

Commonwealth Day is a holiday that celebrates the British Commonwealth. It is observed on the second Monday in March.

Commonwealth Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Close the Gap Day.

National Close the Gap Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harmony Day

Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

List of Observances in Australia in 2024

Date	Observances	Category
Tuesday Feb 13	National Apology Day	History
Wednesday Feb 14	Library Lovers Day	Arts
Monday Mar 11	Commonwealth Day	Political
Thursday Mar 21	Harmony Day	Human Rights
Thursday Mar 21	National Close the Gap Day	Health
Thursday Apr 25	Anzac Day	Public Holiday
Wednesday May 08	National Receptionists Day	Occupation
Sunday May 12	Mother’s Day	Family
Tuesday May 28	National Burger Day	Food
Monday Jul 01	Tartan Day	Folk
Sunday Jul 21	National Lamington Day	Food
Thursday Aug 01	Father's Day	Family
Thursday Aug 15	Victory in the Pacific Day	History
Sunday Sep 01	National Wattle Day	Nature
Tuesday Sep 03	National Flag Day	Patriotic
Tuesday Nov 12	National Survivors’ Day	Charity

Public Holidays in Australia for 2024 Public Holidays in Australia