About Australia Day
Australia Day is January 26, the national day of Australia and a public holiday in every state and territory.
It marks the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. The day includes citizenship ceremonies, community events and the announcement of the Australian of the Year. Many Indigenous Australians observe it as a day of mourning, and the date has been the subject of ongoing national debate.
When is Australia Day? Dates for the next 10 years
Australia Day falls on January 26 every year. Here is the date and weekday for each of the next ten years:
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 26, 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | January 26, 2027 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | January 26, 2028 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | January 26, 2029 | Friday |
| 2030 | January 26, 2030 | Saturday |
| 2031 | January 26, 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | January 26, 2032 | Monday |
| 2033 | January 26, 2033 | Wednesday |
| 2034 | January 26, 2034 | Thursday |
| 2035 | January 26, 2035 | Friday |
Australia Day 2027 countdown milestones
Key dates on the way to Australia Day 2027, useful for planning gifts, travel and bookings:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| 100 days to go | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| 60 days to go | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| 50 days to go | Monday, December 7, 2026 |
| 30 days to go | Sunday, December 27, 2026 |
| 21 days to go | Tuesday, January 5, 2027 |
| 14 days to go | Tuesday, January 12, 2027 |
| 7 days to go | Tuesday, January 19, 2027 |
| 1 day to go | Monday, January 25, 2027 |
Is Australia Day a public holiday?
Yes, a public holiday across Australia. If it falls on a weekend, the following Monday is a holiday.
More countdowns
Counting down to something else? Make your own in the Countdown Timer, or check how many business days are left before the holiday.