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2025 Date | 26 January 2025 |
2026 Date | 26 January 2026 |
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Australia Day in 2025 Australia Day HistoryAustralia Day serves to celebrate and reflect on the country's past achievements as well as its diverse society and landscape. It is an opportunity for Australians to come together, recognize and appreciate the nation's unity, democratic values, and freedom. Essential aspects of the celebration include acknowledging the contribution of Australia's Indigenous people, the traditional custodians of the land, as well as celebrating the multicultural and multi-ethnic nature of the Australian society. The origins of Australia Day date back to 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the First Fleet from Great Britain, raised the Union Jack at Sydney Cove to signal the beginning of the British colony. Over time, Australia has transformed and evolved to become the diverse and inclusive nation that it is today. The day plays a vital role in cementing a sense of national identity, pride, and belonging among Australians, irrespective of their background, culture, or beliefs. Australia Day is observed with various events, including community gatherings, barbecues, traditional Aboriginal ceremonies, multicultural festivals, and citizenship ceremonies for new Australians. A crucial part of the celebration is the Australian of the Year Awards, which focuses on the contribution and achievements of outstanding Australians from various fields. Australia Day takes place annually on January 26th. Top facts about Australia Day
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