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How many days until Australia Day?
There are 78 days until Australia Day in 4 countries. It falls on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
A public holiday in 4 countries and territories in our data.
The story behind Australia Day
Australia Day, on January 26, marks the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the raising of the British flag there. It has been a national public holiday in every state and territory since 1994, and is the day of the Australian of the Year awards and of many citizenship ceremonies.
For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the date marks the beginning of dispossession, and it is also observed as a Day of Mourning or Survival Day. Today the day often holds both: celebration of modern Australia and recognition of more than 60,000 years of continuous culture.
Where Australia Day is a public holiday
next 12 months| Country | Next date | When |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | in 78 days |
| 🇨🇽 Christmas Island | Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | in 78 days |
| 🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) Islands | Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | in 78 days |
| 🇳🇫 Norfolk Island | Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | in 78 days |
All dates, 2026–2028
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