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