Australia Day 2027
📅 Tuesday, January 26, 2027
📝 About Australia Day 2027
January 26 marks the date in 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip raised the British flag at Sydney Cove, establishing the first European settlement in Australia. For many Australians, the day is celebrated with barbecues, beach gatherings, fireworks over Sydney Harbour, citizenship ceremonies, and the announcement of Australian of the Year awards. However, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the date represents the beginning of colonization and dispossession, and is often referred to as Invasion Day or Survival Day. This tension has made Australia Day one of the country's most debated public holidays, with growing calls to change the date alongside those who argue it should remain as a day of national unity.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Tuesday, January 26, 2027
- Day of the Week
- Tuesday
- Days Remaining
- 268
- Category
- National Days
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 268 days until Australia Day 2027 on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
Australia Day 2027 is on Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
January 26 marks the date in 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip raised the British flag at Sydney Cove, establishing the first European settlement in Australia. For many Australians, the day is celebrated with barbecues, beach gatherings, fireworks over Sydney Harbour, citizenship ceremonies, and the announcement of Australian of the Year awards. However, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the date represents the beginning of colonization and dispossession, and is often referred to as Invasion Day or Survival Day. This tension has made Australia Day one of the country's most debated public holidays, with growing calls to change the date alongside those who argue it should remain as a day of national unity.
Australia Day 2027 falls on a Tuesday.