Aussie Days

This guide brings together cultural dates, First Peoples observances, national moments, community traditions and unique Australian events. It is designed to help vendors plan product drops, promotions and social content across the year.

Australia Wide Dates

• 1 January – New Year’s Day
• 22 January – National Day of Mourning
• Late January or February – Lunar New Year
• 26 January – Australia Day, Survival Day, Invasion Day, Day of Mourning
• 13 February – Anniversary of the Apology
• 13 February – National Apology Day
• 18 February – Freedom Ride Anniversary
• 21 February – International Mother Language Day
• First Sunday in March – Clean Up Australia Day
• 8 March – International Women’s Day
• 15 to 21 March – Harmony Week
• Last Thursday in March – National Close the Gap Day
• March or April – Good Friday and Easter
• 25 April – ANZAC Day
• 26 May – National Sorry Day
• 27 May to 3 June – Reconciliation Week
• 3 June – Mabo Day
• 5 June – World Environment Day
• First full week of July – NAIDOC Week
• 4 August – National Childrens Day
• 1 September – Wattle Day
• First Wednesday in September – Indigenous Literacy Day
• Second Thursday in September – R U OK Day
• October – Mental Health Month
• 11 November – Remembrance Day
• 2 December – Mabo Decision Anniversary
• 10 December – Human Rights Day
• 13 December – QLD Government Apology to the Stolen Generations
• 25 December – Christmas Day
• 26 December – Boxing Day
• 31 December – New Year’s Eve

Vendor tip: Plan product drops, bundles and social posts one to two weeks before key dates for stronger visibility and engagement.

If your event celebrates Australian made, Australian owned or First Peoples culture, contact Linda at hello@ausmosis.shop