Public Holiday Australia

Australia Day 2006

Thursday 26 January 2006

7587 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 26 Jan - Sun, 29 Jan 2006 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Australia Day 2006?
Australia Day 2006 is on Thursday 26 January 2006 in Australia.
How many days until Australia Day 2006?
Australia Day 2006 was 7587 days ago.
Is Australia Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Australia Day is a national public holiday in Australia.
When is Australia Day 2007?
Australia Day 2007 is on Friday 26 January 2007.

About

Observed on 26 January.

Significance

Marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Some Australians observe the day as a day of mourning.

How it is celebrated

  • Citizenship ceremonies
  • Community events

Australia Day in other years

YearDateDay
200526 JanuaryWednesdayView
200626 JanuaryThursdayThis page
200726 JanuaryFridayView
200826 JanuarySaturdayView