Anzac Day

Anzac Day, observed annually on April 25th, is a significant national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. It commemorates the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I. The day is marked by remembrance services held nationwide. Recently, Anzac Day has been newsworthy due to discussions and decisions regarding public holidays. The New South Wales (NSW) government has announced an extra public holiday in 2026 and 2027 when Anzac Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, creating a long weekend. This decision aims to align NSW with Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), which already observe similar practices. The NSW government is also in talks with the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) to ensure the long weekend doesn't detract from the solemnity and importance of the national day of remembrance. The move highlights the ongoing relevance of Anzac Day and the desire to appropriately commemorate it while also providing a public holiday.