Observances in Australia in 2025

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 2025

Date	Observances	Category
Thursday Feb 13	National Apology Day	History
Friday Feb 14	Library Lovers Day	Arts
Monday Mar 10	Commonwealth Day	Political
Thursday Mar 20	National Close the Gap Day	Health
Friday Mar 21	Harmony Day	Human Rights
Friday Apr 25	Anzac Day	Public Holiday
Sunday May 11	Mother’s Day	Family
Wednesday May 14	National Receptionists Day	Occupation
Wednesday May 28	National Burger Day	Food
Tuesday Jul 01	Tartan Day	Folk
Monday Jul 21	National Lamington Day	Food
Friday Aug 15	Victory in the Pacific Day	History
Monday Sep 01	National Wattle Day	Nature
Wednesday Sep 03	National Flag Day	Patriotic
Sunday Sep 07	Father's Day	Family
Tuesday Nov 11	National Survivors’ Day	Charity

Public Holidays in Australia for 2025 Public Holidays in Australia