When is australia day?

Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Phillip. read more

Australia Day in Australia Australia Day is on January 26 and commemorates the establishment of the first European settlement at Port Jackson, now part of Sydney, in 1788. Celebrate Australia on Australia Day. read more

This Day In History: 01/26/1788 - Australia Day Australia Day celebrates the founding of Australia led by Captain Arthur Phillip, the curtain goes up on the Phantom of the Opera and Condoleezza Rice is named the first woman Secretary of State in This Day in History video. read more